6.1 American Foreign Policy and Imperialism Quiz

What was one of the goals of American foreign policy during the creation of the Panama Canal?

• Decreasing trade routes

• Limiting American economic interests

• Expanding American influence

• Reducing global influence

Why did the United States want Hawaii?

• Because of its cold climate

• To use it as a prison island

• It was in a good place in the Pacific for money and military

• For its vast oil resources

What year did Hawaii become a part of the United States?

• 1898

• 1905

• 1959

• 1946

What was the role of the Philippines in American Imperialism?

• A place for vacation homes for American politicians

• A source of gold and silver

• Important for military bases and trade with Asia

• Used for agricultural experiments

What did the 'White Man's Burden' justify?

• The development of the internet

• The invention of the steam engine

• Bringing civilization and progress to non-white societies

• The colonization of Mars

What did the Roosevelt Corollary add to the Monroe Doctrine?

• That the United States would not trade with other countries

• That the United States would give up its territories

• That the United States could get involved in European conflicts

• That the United States could intervene in Latin American countries to protect American interests

Why was the Panama Canal important for the United States?

• It was used to store nuclear weapons

• It was the only source of fresh water for the US Navy

• It was a popular tourist destination

• It made travel and trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans faster and cheaper

What were some negative consequences of building the Panama Canal?

• It hurt the environment

• It made travel between oceans more difficult

• It improved relations with other countries

• It decreased American military strength

When did the Philippines become independent from the United States?

• 1946

• 1959

• 1905

• 1898

What was a motivation behind American foreign policy during the creation of the Panama Canal?

• The desire for global power

• To decrease American influence

• To avoid building any canals

• To reduce trade opportunities