Chapter 19

What prompted the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain? Select the letter next to the best answer.

• The United States refused to export goods to Great Britain.

• The British charged much lower prices for oil than Americans did.

• The United States built strong relations with France and Spain.

• The British refused to stop seizing neutral U.S. ships and sailors.

What provoked the war between the United States and Mexico in the mid-1800s? Select the letter next to the best answer.

• The spread of imperialism in the United States

• The United States acquiring the Oregon Territory

• The annexation of Texas by the United States

• The United States' neutrality in foreign wars

Which of the following is NOT an argument in support of imperialism? Select the letter next to the best answer.

• The United States should become a world-class power.

• The United States should expand to compete economically.

• The United States should respect other people's right to liberty.

• The United States should spread its ideals to other parts of the world.

What piece of legislation does the cartoon below depict? Select the letter next to the best answer.

• Treaty of Ghent

• Monroe Doctrine

• Louisiana Purchase Treaty

• Platt Amendment

What was a result of the Mexican War? Select the letter next to the best answer.

• Monroe Doctrine was implemented.

• Mexico paid the United States $15 million.

• Samoa was established as a protectorate.

• Mexico ceded a huge region between California and Texas.

Senate approved the Louisiana Purchase Treaty in 1803, signaling what new goal for U.S. foreign policy?

• expansionism

• unilateralism

• non-interference

• isolationism