American Imperialism 1877-1920

Imperialism

Which of the following best defines imperialism?

• The practice of a country isolating itself from global affairs

• The belief in equality and independence for all nations

• A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• The refusal to engage in trade with other nations

Annexation

What does annexation refer to in the context of U.S. history?

• Establishing a government abroad to promote peace

• The diplomatic effort to form trade agreements with other nations

• The incorporation of new territory into a country

• Voluntarily giving up territory to another country

Treaty of Paris (1898)

The Treaty of Paris (1898) ended which conflict?

• World War I

• The Philippine-American War

• The Civil War

• The Spanish-American War

Open Door Policy

What was the primary objective of the United States' Open Door Policy?

• To increase immigration options for individuals coming to the United States

• To guarantee equal trading privileges for all nations in China

• To establish U.S. authority over countries in Latin America

• To promote cultural interactions between the U.S. and Europe

Big Stick Diplomacy

Which president is most closely associated with Big Stick Diplomacy?

• Woodrow Wilson

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Anti-Imperialism

Which of the following would an anti-imperialist most likely support?

• The annexation of foreign territories

• The expansion of a nation's influence through military action

• The independence and self-determination of all nations

• The construction of military bases in foreign countries

Platt Amendment

The Platt Amendment gave the U.S. the right to intervene in which country's affairs?

• The Philippines

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Mexico

Panama Canal

The construction of the Panama Canal primarily benefited the U.S. by

• Increasing the speed of travel for U.S. naval and commercial ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• Establishing U.S. control over Central American governments

• Allowing the U.S. to export goods without tariffs

• Providing land for U.S. colonization in Latin America

Dollar Diplomacy

Which of the following best describes Dollar Diplomacy?

• A policy that used financial power to extend U.S. influence

• A strategy to reduce the value of foreign currencies

• A military plan to protect U.S. interests in Europe

• A policy focused on the domestic economy and job creation

Roosevelt Corollary

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine asserted that:

• The U.S. had the right to intervene in Latin American countries

• European nations could colonize South American territories

• The U.S. would maintain a policy of neutrality in all foreign conflicts

• Latin American countries should pay reparations to the U.S.