American Foreign Policy and Imperialism

Who is considered the head of American Foreign Policy?

• The Secretary of State

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

What advice did George Washington give regarding foreign alliances?

• To form as many alliances as possible

• To avoid entangling alliances

• To only ally with European countries

• To focus on alliances in Asia

What was the significance of the Treaty of Kanagawa?

• It ended the Spanish-American War

• It allowed America to trade with Japan

• It established the League of Nations

• It was a peace treaty with Mexico

Who was responsible for the U.S. purchase of Alaska, and what was it called?

• Thomas Jefferson; Louisiana Purchase

• William Seward; Seward’s Folly

• Andrew Johnson; Johnson’s Deal

• James Monroe; Monroe Doctrine

What is imperialism?

• A policy of isolationism

• A powerful country taking over a weaker country

• A form of democratic governance

• A trade agreement between nations

Which of the following was NOT a factor for imperialism?

• Raw materials & new markets

• Racism

• Competition

• Isolationism

Why was Midway Island important?

• It was a major tourist destination

• It was an important coaling station in the Pacific

• It was the site of a major battle in World War II

• It was a center for gold mining

What is a Sphere of Influence?

• A type of government

• An area around a seaport where countries have trading privileges

• A military alliance

• A cultural exchange program

What did the Open Door Policy allow the U.S. to do?

• Close its borders to immigrants

• Trade in China

• Establish colonies in Africa

• Form a military alliance with Japan

What was the cause of the USS Maine explosion according to experts?

• A torpedo attack

• A boiler fire

• A mine explosion

• A lightning strike