US Imperialism and WWI

What best describes the significance of the frontier, according to Frederick Jackson Turner’s “Frontier Thesis?”

• The frontier was a place of equal opportunity for all people regardless of race, class or gender

• There would never be a “closing” of the frontier because Americans would always look for new land

• The frontier was more of a curse than a blessing as it inevitably led to increased conflict

• The existence of an area of free land gave Americans an opportunity to move West for new opportunities

All the following were major economic activities in the West during the late 19th century EXCEPT:

• Mining

• Textile Production

• Agricultural Production

• Ranching

How did Chief Joseph feel about the treatment of natives?

• The US government cannot expect Native Americans to thrive if they are forced to stay on one piece of land

• The Native American chiefs are preparing to band together to fight against injustices toward their people

• The US government has treated Native Americans fairly and provided new opportunities

• The Native Americans should receive preferential treatment over white Americans as they were the first people to inhabit the continent

What was the cause that divided Native American tribal lands into individual plots

• The Sodbusters

• The Homestead Act

• The Dawes Severalty Act

• The Ghost Dance

The treatment of Native Americans and conquered people during the Age of Imperialism are similar in that …

• Americans tried to mix the native culture into their own cultural practices to show respect

• Americans assumed they had cultural and racial superiority over the people whose land they took

• Both people petitioned to be annexed by the United States to enjoy the benefits of democracy

• Both people did not resist being taken over by America as they knew resistance was impossible

All the following were motives for American Imperialism in the late 19th & early 20th century EXCEPT:

• The desire to find larger markets to export goods

• The end of imperialistic ambitions in Europe created a power vacuum

• Ideas of Social Darwinism and a “White Man’s Burden”

• The “closing” of the frontier and desire for new opportunities

Which of the following areas was annexed by the US in 1898 and was the site of large sugar plantations?

• Panama

• The Philippines

• Hawaii

• Cuba

What best describes the message of this cartoon?

• America is justified in fighting due to actions taken by the country controlling Cuba

• The war in Cuba has led to much destruction and suffering among the Cubans

• Uncle Sam is creating more problems than solutions in Cuba

• America should stop fighting foreign wars and focus on domestic issues

The cartoon most directly alludes to the causes of the…

• Creation of the Anti-Imperialist League

• Spanish-American War

• Cuban Revolution

• Gentleman’s Agreement

What best describes the Open Door Policy?

• The European powers and America should all be able to trade freely with and in China

• The policy was implemented at the request of the Chinese people who wanted more trade opportunities

• America would allow immigrants from all countries to enter the US with no limitations or requirements

• The policy of negotiating treaties publicly without any secret agreements