USH Imperialism/WWI

The annexation of which territory was heavily influenced by American sugar interests?

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Hawaii

• Alaska

What year did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?

• 1867

• 1872

• 1898

• 1903

Which U.S. President is associated with the phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

What term describes journalism that exaggerates news to create sensations and attract readers?

• Red Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

• Blue Journalism

• Green Journalism

What was the main reason the U.S. supported Panama's independence from Colombia?

• To help Panama fight against oppression

• To construct and control the Panama Canal

• To establish a military base

• To protect the Monroe Doctrine

Which President was responsible for the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Howard Taft

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

The concept of ‘Big Stick’ diplomacy is best described as:

• Economic persuasion

• Military intervention

• Cultural imperialism

• Diplomatic negotiations backed by the threat of force

Which doctrine asserted that European intervention in the Americas would be viewed as an act of aggression by the U.S.?

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Bush Doctrine

Which policy extended the Monroe Doctrine to assert U.S. police power in Latin America?

• Good Neighbor Policy

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Manifest Destiny

• Dollar Diplomacy

What was the significant outcome of the Spanish-American War?

• The U.S. acquired Alaska

• The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• The U.S. sold the Louisiana Territory

• The U.S. invaded Mexico