Imperialism and World War I Check 1

Theodore Roosevelt's position regarding involvement with other nations is best described as:

• The United States had no interest in acquiring new territories in the Western Hemisphere.

• The United States would intervene in other countries' affairs if instability threatened U.S. interests.

• The U.S. Navy would serve as the foundation of 'big stick' diplomacy.

• The United States' involvement with other nations would be limited to humanitarian assistance.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Spanish-American War?

• The Rough Riders played a significant role in winning the war.

• The first shots fired were from the U.S.S. Maine in Santiago harbor.

• Cuba was granted independence at the conclusion of the war.

• The United States acquired the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

Which of the following best describes Americans' reactions to Roosevelt's shift from isolationism to expansionism?

• Most Americans were concerned that expansion would inevitably lead to war.

• All Americans were eager to expand the U.S. sphere of influence.

• Many Americans disagreed about whether the shift in diplomacy was good for the country.

• All Americans recognized that the shift toward a globally connected world was inevitable.

Which statement about the opening of the Panama Canal is true?

• It created tension between the United States and Latin American countries over immigration policy.

• U.S. businesses on the West Coast traded more efficiently with businesses in Europe and on the East Coast of the United States.

• Panama and the United States signed a treaty establishing Panamanian control of canal operations.

• It helped reduce the spread of communism and socialism in Latin American countries.

The primary reason for the annexation of Hawaii to the United States was:

• To fulfill Sanford B. Dole's vision of Manifest Destiny

• To grant U.S. statehood to the islands after they were purchased from the Hawaiian monarch

• To acquire a territory that was strategically valuable to business and military leaders

• To expand President Roosevelt's colonization of islands in the Caribbean

Which of the following scenarios is the best example of isolationism?

• A country decides to not interfere in the matters of other countries.

• A country joins the League of Nations with its allies.

• A country is separated from its neighbors by geographical terrain.

• A country becomes independent from the rule of a monarchy.

Imperialistic nations tend to:

• Separate themselves from other countries

• Value working with allies to achieve goals

• Establish territories outside their main borders

• Emphasize the importance of patriotism

A nationalistic group would most value which of the following?

• Protests against a new federal law

• Supporting a worldwide organization

• Rallies in support of the government

• Joint decisions made by several allies

Which of the following is an example of diplomacy?

• Enemies stopping trade with each other

• Monarchs beginning wars with each other

• Allies trading goods with each other

• Representatives compromising with each other

Globalization refers to which of the following processes?

• The process of one nation controlling much of the world

• The process of nations becoming more connected over time

• The process of territories gaining independence from governments

• The process of the formation of a central, global government