Unit 8 Quiz (Imperialism & WWI)

As a result of the Spanish- American War, the US became a political power in

• The Hawaiian Islands

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Samoa

• Panama

What is Imperialism?

• the authority of a state to govern itself or another state

• a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically

• None of these.

What were the reasons for European expansion and Imperialism?

• need of importing raw materials

• high tariffs

• slowing investment opportunities in Europe

• All of these are reasons.

President McKinley declared War on Spain after the explosion of the USS Maine in April 1898.

• True

• False

Which of the following conditions were attached to the Platt Amendment?

• Cuba can not sign treaties with other nations, who would weaken Cuba’s independence.

• U.S. has no right to intervene in Cuba to protect its independence and keep order.

• The U.S. are not allowed to buy or lease Naval stations.

• Cuba can borrow money from other nations in order to pay off their debt following an economic crisis.

What were the causes for the Spanish American War?

• The Lomeli Letter

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Explosion of the Maine

• Valeriano's treatment of the Americans

Justify expansion overseas, especially to areas of Asia, Latin American, and the Pacific. In 1898 two distinct phases of expansion occurred.

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Imperialism

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Industrialization

U.S. expansion of its influence into the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam (GAINED TERRITORIES and became a world power after defeating a major European colonial power)

• Reasons for the Spanish American War

• Results of the Spanish American War

• Reasons for WWI

• Results of WWI

In addition to the Monroe Doctrine, the U.S. would intervene in finances of smaller countries in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. wanted to help these countries and prevent Europeans from taking them over.

• Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

• Open Door Policy

• Roosevelt Corollary

What justified America becoming an "international police force in Latin America

• Big Stick Policy

• Manifest Destiny

• Open Door Policy

• Dollar Diplomacy