Ch 18 & 19 American Imperialism & Progressivism 1890-1920

What is the takeover of weaker nations by stronger nations called?

• Imperialism

• Defense

• Free Market

• Nationalism

This term is used to describe a type of sensational journalism that was popular in the late 1800s.

• Yellow Journalism

• tabloids

• broadcast Journalism

• Trade Journalism

In 1898, the United States declared war on:

• Spain

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Mexico

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired control over all of the following territories EXCEPT:

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Philippines

What happened to the U.S.S. Maine?

• It was sunk accidentally by friendly fire.

• It was captured by Filipino rebels.

• It was blockaded by Russian vessels.

• It exploded in Havana Harbor.

The Open Door Policy dealt with __________ issues in China.

• territory

• political

• trade

• border

What type of foreign policy is associated with William Howard Taft?

• Big Stick Philosophy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

What type of foreign policy is associated with Woodrow Wilson?

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Big Stick Philosophy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

What does the term imperialism refer to?

• A policy of giving away a country’s power to another nation as a gift

• A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• A policy of trading goods between two states or nations

• A policy in which the government debates over paying someone to purchase another country

The _______________ was a foreign policy statement issued in 1823 stating that the U.S. would oppose any intervention by European nations to control nations in the Western Hemisphere.

• Monroe Doctrine

• Articles of Confederation

• Mayflower Compact

• Treaty of Paris