US History B Unit 1 Imperialism and Reform Review

Where did a fire occur that led to safety reform?

• Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York

• Homestead Steel Mill in Pennsylvania

• Havana Harbor in Cuba

• Haymarket Square in Chicago

Review the statement.

After the Spanish-American War, the United States gained control of Samoa, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Which options accurately analyze how this expansion transformed the United States?

Select all that apply.

• It allowed the United States to establish a military presence abroad

• It established its presence on the world stage as an imperial power

• It prevented the United States from developing its economic might

• It led to an increase in tension between the United States and Canada

What did President Roosevelt do to aid Panama in becoming an independent country?

• He invaded Colombia to establish a US base for defense

• He placed warships around Panama to block sea lanes

• He negotiated a peace treaty with Nicaragua to purchase the land

• He used Dollar Diplomacy to block imports to Nicaragua

Read the quote.

“Speak softly and carry a big stick.”

This quote explains the idea behind Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick diplomacy. In practice, what does it mean?

• The United States should pull all military presence out of foreign countries

• The United States should invest a lot of money to develop the infrastructure of poor countries

• The United States should sometimes use the threat of force to persuade a foreign country

• The United States should conquer as many neighboring countries as possible

What were the results of President Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy?

• Many countries were annexed by the United States

• The United States became a leader in supporting human rights

• The US economy came close to collapse

• Many countries came to resent US influence

How did Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle affect American citizens?

• Americans were disgusted by the filth and demanded food regulations

• Americans were upset by the mistreatment of students in Indian schools

• Americans were bewildered by why anyone would want to work in a slaughterhouse

• Americans were concerned about the business tactics of robber barons

What was an effect of Ida Tarbell’s writings?

• President Theodore Roosevelt gave her a medal for her journalistic efforts

• The Supreme Court ordered the breakup of the Standard Oil Company

• Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act to inspect all foods and drugs

• She was imprisoned for publishing lies about large US corporations

Provide the word or words that correctly fill in the blank.

Using the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, Roosevelt [blank].

• went on the attack against monopolies

• increased his popularity among business titans

• removed restrictions on big business

• went on to lose the election of 1904

Provide the word or words that correctly fill in the blank.

The Hepburn Act gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the authority to [blank].

Select all that apply.

• inspect the financial records of railroad companies

• regulate train fares so that they would be fair for all

• redirect rail traffic to support rural customers

• regulate railroad rates across the board

Which progressive elements were included in Arizona’s constitution?

Select all that apply.

• abolition

• initiative

• veto

• referendum

• recall