Topic 11

What did the supporters of the annexation of the Philippines believe after the Spanish-American War?

• The islands would serve as a U.S. naval base

• The Philippines would become a military rival if not annexed

• The islands had no potential as a market for American goods

• The Filipino culture was similar to that of the U.S.

What event ignited the Spanish-American War?

• Explosion of the USS Arizona

• Sinking of the USS Maine

• Sinking of the Lusitania

• Russia

What does this map support?

• The US fought the Spanish navy in the Atlantic and Pacific

• The Spanish-American War led to new US territories

• America became a colonial power in South America by surrounding it

• The Panama Canal is critical to US trade

Which territory was annexed by the US due to the economic value of its sugarcane plantations?

• Alaska

• Midway

• Hawaii

• Samoa

The Roosevelt Corollary was related to which prior foreign policy?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Big Stick Policy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• End the Boxer Rebellion
• Ensure trading rights with China
• Win leaseholds in China
• Establish a sphere of influence

Which president said “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The U.S. Navy is the “big stick” he is referring to.

• Woodrow Wilson

• William H. Taft

• Teddy Roosevelt

During the Progressive Era, new amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution. Which amendment number allowed citizens to directly elect senators?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th

During the Progressive Era, new amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution. Which amendment number created a national income tax?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th

The NAACP was created to

• promote the rights of African Americans.

• organize ethnic enclaves in large urban centers.

• direct immigrants to helpful services such as locating factory jobs.

• promote settlement of the American Midwest away from large urban centers.