The Progressive Era & Imperialism

A stronger nation imposes itself militarily, economically, or politically over a weaker nation. What is this called?

• Social Darwinism

• Imperialism

• Aggression

• War

John Hay wrote a series of Open Door notes in reference to which country?

• Philippines

• Japan

• Russia

• China

Fill in the blank: The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force is known as ________.

• Social Darwinism

• Imperialism

• Aggression

• War

A journalist who exposed government abuses & big business to readers is known as a:

• Muckraker

• Mudwriter

• Dirt Dobber

• None of the Above

The muckraking journalist who was the author of "The Jungle" was

• Sinclair Lewis

• Upton Sinclair

• Ida Wells

• Theodore Roosevelt

Why did the US formulate the Open Door policy toward China?

• to develop democratic institutions and practices in China

• to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade

• to establish a military presence on the Chinese mainland

• to support Japanese efforts to industrialize China.

This enabled voters to remove public officials from elected positions.

• Recall

• Referendum

• Initiative

• 19th Amendment

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 16

• 17

• 18

• 19

The purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act was to ____.

• Eliminate unfair business practices

• reduce imports from foreign nations

• Reduce the power of unions

• increase the power of local governments

Which headline about the sinking of the USS Maine is the best example of yellow journalism?

• 253 Known to Be Lost

• Destruction of the Warship Maine was the Work of an Enemy

• Who Destroyed the Maine?

• Naval Officers Believe the Maine was Destroyed by a mine.