TEK 4A

What event in 1898 played a pivotal role in catapulting the U.S. onto the international stage?

• The Spanish–American War

• The construction of the Panama Canal

• The annexation of Hawaii

• World War I

Which territories did the U.S. acquire as a result of the Spanish–American War?

• Hawaii and Samoa

• Alaska and Guam

• Puerto Rico and the Philippines

• Cuba and Mexico

Who was a naval historian and strategist that profoundly influenced U.S. foreign policy between 1898 and 1920?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Sanford B. Dole

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Woodrow Wilson

What was Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy approach known as?

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

• Big Stick Diplomacy

What significant construction project did Theodore Roosevelt broker that enhanced the nation's global reach?

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Hoover Dam

• The Panama Canal

• The Golden Gate Bridge

Who played a crucial role in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the subsequent annexation by the United States?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Sanford B. Dole

What was a key factor driving U.S. expansionism during this period?

• Cultural exchange

• Economic interests and strategic advantages

• Scientific research

• Humanitarian efforts