CRM 2.1 SUMMATIVE REVIEW

Which of the following is an example of Roosevelt's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (Big Stick Policy), in which the United States demonstrated its strength?

• Voyage of the Great White Fleet

• Building of the Panama Canal

• Annexation of Cuba

• Building of Guantanamo Bay in Cuba

What was the purpose the US established a strong presence throughout the islands in the Pacific Ocean?

• To ensure the Philippines could be protected from Spain

• To secure naval bases in the Pacific Ocean

• To support trade between China and Cuba

• To aid trade agreements in Asian countries for European allies

What impact did exaggerated stories found in yellow journalism play in the Spanish American War?

• It downplayed an attack by the Spanish

• It found key evidence that the Spanish had purposefully attack the USS Maine

• It enraged Americans who wanted war with Spain

• It pushed for support that the US should annex Cuba after the war

What was built to make trade faster and easier between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?

• Building of the Panama Canal

• Transcontinental Railroad

• Fueling station at Guantanamo Bay Cuba

• Annexation of Hawaii

What was a key point in the US for trade and staging troops in the US during the Spanish American War?

• Jacksonville, Fl

• Orlando, Fl

• Tallahassee, Fl

• Tampa, Fl

What Cuban national is credited with raising money in Ybor City, and inspiring other Cubans to support the Spanish-American War

• Jose Marti

• Theodore Roosevelt

• General Santa Ana

• Fidel Castro

What role did diseases such as Yellow Fever and Malaria have on the construction of the Panama Canal?

• It had no role, as medecine was readily available

• It slowed progress, as many died from the diseases

• It made progress faster as the strongest workers were not infected

• It slowed progress, but only slightly as cures became available

Aside from the harsh terrain, what main obstacle did the US need to tackle in order to build the Panama Canal?

• Which tools would be most effective

• Competition from Spain

• Threats from native Panamanians

• Diseases like the Yellow Fever ("Yellow Jack")

Which Amendment promised Cuban independence, but allowed the US to "intervene in Cuban affairs?"

• Teller Amendment

• Platt Amendment

• Maine Amendment

• Roosevelt Amendment

Who led the Rough Riders to victory on San Juan Hill?

• William Mckinley

• Grover Cleveland

• Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson