Ch 22.1 Turner, Mahan, and the Roots of Empire Quiz

What was the primary focus of the U.S. government during the time of Reconstruction?

• Foreign affairs

• Western expansion and Manifest Destiny

• Building a strong navy

• Establishing international trade agreements

What was the state of the U.S. Navy as late as 1890?

• It had no ships at all

• It was significantly reduced in size with mostly 'Old Navy' vessels

• It consisted mostly of modern steel ships

• It was the largest navy in the world

What was William Seward's notable acquisition in 1867?

• The Dominican Republic

• The Midway Islands

• Alaska

• Hawaii

What was the primary reason for the U.S. interest in the Hawaiian Islands?

• Military strategic location

• Lucrative sugar industry

• Cultural exchange

• Tourism potential

Who was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy advocating for U.S. global influence?

• Frederick Jackson Turner

• Hamilton Fish

• William Seward

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the purpose of the Naval Act of 1890?

• To reduce the size of the U.S. Navy

• To dismantle old naval bases

• To establish trade agreements with Europe

• To set production levels for a new, modern fleet

What was the outcome of the Alabama claims?

• The U.S. annexed the Dominican Republic

• The U.S. gained control of Canada

• The U.S. built a canal in Central America

• The U.S. received $15 million from Britain

What was the main argument of Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Thesis?

• The American frontier was a myth

• The American frontier was crucial to the formation of American democracy

• The American frontier should be closed to further expansion

• The American frontier was irrelevant to U.S. identity

What did Alfred Thayer Mahan suggest was necessary for constructing an empire?

• A powerful navy

• A strong army

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic alliances

What was the strategic importance of the Midway Islands?

• They had a large population

• They were a tourist destination

• They provided a naval coaling station

• They were rich in natural resources