U.S. History Ch. 14

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

• Imperialism

• Defense

• Free Market

• Nationalism

American planters living in what area overthrew the local government and subsequently requested annexation to the United States?

• Cuba

• Nicaragua

• Hawaii

• Philippines

Industrialists supported U.S. imperialism because they were interested in finding new:

• defenses.

• markets.

• imperialism.

• allies.

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 Platt Amendment prevented _________ from incurring a large debt and prevented it from making treaties that might threaten their independence.

• Panama

• Mexico

• Haiti

• Cuba

The United States took a more active role in world affairs during President Roosevelt's time in office.

• True

• False

The Open Door Policy dealt with __________ issues in China.

• territory

• political

• trade

• border