US Imperialism Vocab MCQ

What policy did President Theodore Roosevelt adopt, which meant using diplomacy when possible but being ready to wield military force when necessary to protect American interests?

• Big Stick Policy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

Which president introduced a new approach to foreign policy called Dollar Diplomacy, aiming to further American economic interests abroad?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Barack Obama

What was the policy that justified American intervention in Panama's affairs to secure control over the canal zone?

• Open Door Policy

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Big Stick Policy

• Moral Diplomacy

Which president believed in promoting democracy and human rights abroad, and sought to distance the United States from the interventionist policies of his predecessors?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Barack Obama

What was the policy that advocated for equal trading rights for all nations in regions where they held economic interests?

• Moral Diplomacy

• Big Stick Policy

• Open Door Policy

• Dollar Diplomacy

Which event led to the United States supporting Panama's independence from Colombia and negotiating a deal to build and control the canal?

• The Spanish-American War

• The Mexican-American War

• The Panama Canal Crisis

• The Boxer Rebellion

What was the sensationalist style of journalism that was at its peak during the era of US imperialism?

• Citizen Journalism

• Investigative Journalism

• Tabloid Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

What was the Isthmus of Panama known for during the early 20th century?

• Agricultural Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Construction of the Panama Canal

• Discovery of Oil Reserves