American Expansionism Test Review 2023-2024

Which locations were territories were acquired during the late 1800's to early 1900's? Select all that apply.

What was the lasting effects from the image?

• decreased the distance for naval and merchant trips making it more efficient

• promoted the US interest in Latin America

• increased America's role as a forgien power

• dollar diplomacy with Latin American countries

What does the image say about America's interest in China? Select two correct answers.

• America wanted to be able to trade with China but did not have a sphere of influence

• John Hay, America's Secretary of State proposed the Open Door Policy so all nations could trade with China

• American wanted to be the only country to trade with China

• America wanted to exercise its influence in Asia

How did Alfred Thayer Mahan influence American foreign policy?

• wrote the book "The Influence of Sea Power upon History" which advocated for a strong naval force and expansion

• wrote "How the Other Half Lives" which advocated for the better treatment of workers in foreign countries

• lobbied Teddy Roosevelt to build more naval ships

• developed a plan to create a canal through Latin America decreasing travel time for ships

Which territories did American gain from the Spanish American War? Select all that apply.

• The Philippines

• Puerta Rico

• Guam

• Cuba

Exaggerated news like the one shown is an example of what?

• yellow journalism

• yellow fever

• red journalism

• red fever

Which two territories became part of the US during the late 1800's to early 1900's but were not acquired as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• Midway island

• Cuba

How did America acquire Hawaii?

• Sanford B. Dole and other planters over threw the queen and asked America to accept Hawaii as a protectorate

• Hawaiian planters protested against America but US naval forces crushed their military

• Hawaii was an uninhabited island until Americans found it and claimed it for America

• the US entered into a treaty with the queen of Hawaii to allow Hawaii to be a US protectorate

Match the following

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• First Governor of Hawaii

• John Hay

• Encouraged America to strengthen its navy for expansionism

• Teddy Roosevelt

• leader of the Rough Riders in Spanish American War

• Dr. William Gorgas

• wrote the Open Door Policy

• Sanford B. Dole

• Discovered mosquitos as carriers of yellow fever

What was one economic benefit of American Imperialism in the late 1800's?

• Limited access to resources through the Open Door Policy

• Increased political stability and established America as a super power

• America gained new markets for their goods and new places to gain natural resources

• Decreased trade opportunities for other countries