US History Semester 2 Exam

What is the term used to describe the U.S. acquisition of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands in 1898 and other expansionist efforts?

• Missions

• Imperialism

• Open Door Policy

• Isolationism

Who led the Rough Riders during their involvement in the Spanish-American War?

• George Dewey

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• William Randolph Hearst

Which term is associated with exaggerated news reporting to influence public opinion?

• Objective Reporting

• Yellow Journalism

• Investigative Journalism

• Tabloid Reporting

What event is associated with the USS Maine?

• The rise to world power (1898-1918)

• The start of the Spanish-American War

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy

• The increase in U.S. trade after the Spanish-American War

What does the term "Annexation" refer to?

• The process of a country becoming independent

• The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit

• The removal of a region from the territory of an existing political unit

• The signing of a peace treaty between two countries

What does "Speak softly and carry a big stick" refer to?

• Woodrow Wilson's approach to diplomacy

• Theodore Roosevelt's approach to foreign policy

• Sanford Dole's policy in Hawaii

• Alfred Thayer Mahan's naval strategy

What was the Open Door Policy?

• A policy that allowed all European countries to colonize China equally.

• A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

• A policy that opened the doors of the White House to the public once a year.

• A policy that required China to open its borders to immigration from all countries.

What was the significance of the Panama Canal?

• It was a canal built by the United States in 1915 to connect the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, which simplified global naval movements.

• It was a ship canal cut across the isthmus of Panama by the United States, opened in 1915, and was an engineering marvel.

• It was a canal built by France to strengthen its naval power in the Caribbean.

• It was a canal built by Spain to increase its trade with Asian countries.

Which treaty marked the end of World War I?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Utrecht

• The Treaty of Westphalia

What was the Western Front of WWI characterized by?

• Rapid movement and quick victories

• Trench Warfare, small land gains, and a bloody stalemate

• Naval battles and blockades

• Guerrilla warfare and hit-and-run tactics