American Imperialism in Latin America Quiz

1. Which of the following was NOT a reason the U.S. sided with Cuba in their fight for independence?

• (1) Yellow journalism

• (2) The sinking of the USS Maine

• (3) The Spanish stole the Philippines from the U.S.

• (4) Americans sympathize with the Cuban struggle for independence

2. President Taft’s policy of Dollar Diplomacy resulted in...

• (1) restrictions on corporations

• (2) a reduction in the value of money

• (3) American investments in Latin America

• (4) Less American influence in the Western Hemisphere

3. The Teller Amendment stated that the United States...

• 1) could not aid Cuba

• 2) could not go to war

• 3) could not develop colonies

• 4) could not annex Cuba

4. This was the main reason why Americans wanted the Panama Canal built.

• 1) to open trade with Panama

• 2) to have a naval base in Latin America

• 3) to open negotiations with Colombia

• 4) to cut travel time from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans

5. Which of the following would be an example of Moral Diplomacy?

• 1) The United States aiding a pro-democratic government in Latin America

• 2) Sending troops to a foreign nation in order to force their leader to resign

• 3) Sending money to a foreign nation in exchange for opening up trade

• 4) Declaring war on a neighboring country in order to force their non-democratic government to resign

6. How did the United States get access to the Canal Zone in Panama?

• 1) killed mosquitoes

• 2) negotiated with Colombia

• 3) backed Panama rebels

• 4) bought it from Spain

7. Which of the following is NOT an example of the use of the Big Stick Policy?

• 1) The opportunity to annex Hawaii in 1898

• 2) In 1911, U.S. sent marines to Nicaragua because they failed to pay their foreign debts.

• 3) The seizure of Veracruz 1911

• 4) U.S. intervention in the Panamanian independence 1901

8. The Foraker Act stated that the United States...

• 1) could not aid Puerto Rico

• 2) could not go to war

• 3) could not develop colonies

• 4) could annex Puerto Rico as a colony

9. Which country became a protectorate of the United States because of the Platt Amendment?

• Cuba

• China

• Philipines

• Puerto Rico

10. During the late 19th century, some United States newspapers printed exaggerated accounts of Spanish cruelty in Cuba. These reports helped to bring about the Spanish-American War primarily by...

• (1) arousing public opinion against Spain

• (2) encouraging the formation of Spanish revolutionary groups

• (3) alienating the Spanish government

• (4) provoking the anger of the business community