Chapter 10 America Claims an Empire Study Guide

This political cartoon best illustrates Roosevelt's attempt to--

• assert the United Stats' right to interfere in European Economic matters.
• prevent Europeans from intervening in Latin American affairs
• maintain peace between Europe and Latin America
• remain neutral and not interfere in foreign affairs

How did the United States' Open Door Policy impact China?

• It prevented Europe from opening China to trade 
• It ended all foreign control or influence over China
• It allowed Chinese immigrants to enter the United States
• It allowed all nations to trade with China

Wanted the US to have a strong navy (overseas)

• Alvin York
• John J Pershing
• Sanford B Dole
• Alfred Thayer Mahan

The United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country: 

• Cuba
• Puerto Rico
• Hawaii
• Congo

Which nation had denied the U.S. the ability to build the Panama Canal?

• Mexico
• Venezuela
• Nicaragua
• Colombia

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• End the Boxer Rebellion
• Ensure trading rights with China
• Win leaseholds in China
• Establish a sphere of influence

All of these territories came under the control of the United States following what conflict?

• Mexican War
• World War I
• War of 1812
• Spanish-American War

As a result of the peace treaty with Spain, the United States gained

• Honduras, Colombia, and Cuba
• Samoa, the Philippines, and Hawaii 
• Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile
• The Philippines, Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico

The explosion of this ship was one of the causes of the Spanish-American War

• U.S.S. Missouri 
• U.S.S. Maine
• U.S.S. McKinley
•  U.S.S. Moore

Which policy sought to further American interests in Latin America by using the financial power of American business?

• Policy of "Watchful Waiting"
• Big Stick Policy 
• Balance of Power
• Dollar Diplomacy