8th - america as a world power

In the late 1800s, the United States became an imperialist nation when it

• acquired overseas territories
• declared its neutrality
• formed military alliances
• reduced trade with other nations

Which term most accurately describes the United States actions in China and Latin America? (using our military to influence a nation)

• isolationism
• immigration
• neutrality
• intervention

 Yellow journalism was used by newspapers in the 1890s to

• influence public opinion
• promote peace in Cuba
• overturn a presidential election
• support an isolationist foreign policy

By 1900 the United States was committed to a foreign policy of

• containment
• imperialism
• isolationism
• neutrality

A major reason the United States wanted to build the Panama Canal was to

• improve United States relations with Latin America
• increase trade with England
• protect United States citizens living in South America
• shorten the sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts

In 1899–1900, what was the goal of the United States when it began its Open Door policy toward China?

• defending its new Asian territories
• protecting China from a Japanese invasion
• assuring equal trading rights for itself
• stopping importation of inexpensive goods from China

Which cause of the Spanish-American War is most clearly shown by this statement?

• imperialism
• militarism
• political ambition
• yellow journalism

The practice of using U.S. businesses and economic aid to influence foreign governments and achieve U.S. goals in Latin America is known as 

• imperialism.
• dollar diplomacy.
• isolationism.
• the big stick.

The Monroe Doctrine, the Roosevelt Corollary, and the Good Neighbor policy all shaped United States relations with

• Latin America
• the Middle East
• Asia
• Africa

Which of the following stated that the United States had no interest in taking control of Cuba?

• Teller Amendment

• Open Door Policy

• Boxer Rebellion

• Panama Canal