6.4 America as a World Power Questions

In 1904, which two countries were at war due to imperialism?

• Japan and China

• Russia and China

• Japan and Russia

• Korea and China

What did Japan destroy to win a series of battles in Korea and Manchuria?

• Russian Pacific Fleet

• Chinese Navy

• American Fleet

• British Navy

In 1850, which two countries agreed to share the rights of the canal?

• US and France

• US and Britain

• Britain and Colombia

• US and Nicaragua

The British gave the US exclusive rights to build and control the canal in ______.

• 1850

• 1901

• 1890

• 1910

When did Panama take back control of the canal?

• 12/31/99 at noon

• 01/01/00 at midnight

• 12/31/98 at noon

• 01/01/99 at midnight

On what date did the canal open?

• July 4, 1914

• August 15, 1914

• September 1, 1914

• October 10, 1914

What action did the US take when Colombia refused to allow canal construction?

• Declared war

• Helped Panamanian Rebellion

• Negotiated a new treaty

• Abandoned the project

Fill in the blank: The US sent _______ warships to help Panama win its independence.

• 5

• 8

• 12

• 15

What was the initial payment the US agreed to pay Panama for the canal?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

The phrase 'Speak softly and carry a big stick' is associated with which U.S. policy?

• Roosevelt Corollary

• New Deal

• Marshall Plan

• Great Society