Review for Span Am War

Which term best describes the events of the 1890s?

• militarism

• nationalism

• imperialism

• isolationism

The United States blamed the sinking of this ship on the Spaniards, which led to the Spanish American War.

• USS Montana

• USS Maine

• USS Arizona

• USS Delaware

Which of the following is the BEST summary of William Howard Taft's foreign policy called Dollar Diplomacy?

• The United States has the right to protect its overseas interests.

• The United States has the authority to govern any nation.

• The United States should intervene in any situation where communism is involved.

• The United States should have trading rights over every other nation.

The practice of ____________ had a large influence on the US entering in the Spanish American War.

• yellow journalism

• slavery

• dollar diplomacy

• industrialization

The sinking of the USS Maine was one cause of the -----

• American Civil War
• World War I

• Spanish-American War
• Cuban American War

The Open Door Policy of 1900, reflected the free trade philosophy of the United States by ______.

• declaring trading rights in China

• advocating the opening of Japan for trade

• promoting manufacturing in Korea

• creating Asian spheres of commercial influence

The Boxer Rebellion was a direct effect of ------

• the Roosevelt Corollary

• Taft's Dollar DIplomacy

• the de Lome Letter

• Hays' Open Door Policy

What is the name of William Howard Taft's foreign policy?

• the Corollary

• the Monroe Doctrine

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Foraker Act

President Theodore Roosevelt supported the independence of Panama from Colombia in 1903. What is one benefit he hoped to gain in doing so?

• A coalition could be created that would increase the success of diplomacy.

• A resort could be developed that would increase the amount of tourism.

• A deal could be made that would increase the import of livestock.

• A canal could be built that would increase the speed of trade.

Which statement BEST describes the economic effects of the Spanish-American War on the United States?

• The acquisition of territory meant more resources and trade routes.

• Women were regarded more highly as workers.

• The loss of the Panama Canal meant higher shipping costs and longer shipping times.

• Free trade with Spain increased the value of exported goods.