America Turns Outward

What was one reason farmers and factory owners looked beyond American shores?

• Decrease in agricultural production

• Increase in agricultural and industrial production

• Lack of resources

• Political instability

It was believed that America had to expand its territory in response to its bursting growth in population, wealth, and productive capacity.

• Expand its territory

• Focus solely on domestic policies

• Limit immigration

• Divide into smaller political units

How did the 'Yellow press' describe foreign exploits?

• As dangerous missions

• As manly adventures

• As unnecessary risks

• As peaceful negotiations

How did aggressive Americans interpret Darwinism in the context of international power?

• It justified expansion and the assertion of international dominance.

• It was regarded as a purely scientific theory with no political implications.

• It was dismissed as irrelevant to the affairs of state.

• It promoted a doctrine of isolationism.

Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge played key roles in America's imperial ambitions. Choose the statement that best summarizes their contributions.

• Roosevelt promoted expansionism with his 'Big Stick' diplomacy while Lodge pushed for a robust navy and legislative support for imperialism.

• Roosevelt focused solely on domestic reforms and Lodge was a vocal critic of imperialism.

• Both Roosevelt and Lodge were primarily concerned with economic policies without any interest in foreign expansion.

• Roosevelt opposed imperialism while Lodge championed isolated domestic growth.

What was the main aim of the Big Sister policy?

• To isolate Latin America

• To rally Latin American nations behind U.S. leadership

• To close Latin American markets to U.S. exports

• To promote European influence in Latin America

Americans came to regard Hawaii as an extension of the U.S. coastline.

• It was seen as an extension of the U.S. coastline

• It was considered a separate island group

• It was viewed as a part of Asia

• It was seen as a U.S. protectorate only

What was the effect of the McKinley Tariff of 1890 on Hawaiian sugar?

• Lowered barriers against Hawaiian sugar

• Raised barriers against Hawaiian sugar

• No effect on Hawaiian sugar

• Encouraged Hawaiian sugar imports

The person who blocked the efforts to annex Hawaii to the U.S. and insisted that native Hawaiians should control the islands is:

• King Kalākaua

• Queen Liliʻuokalani

• Queen Emma

• King Kamehameha III

In 1893, who assisted in toppling the Hawaiian government?

• Native Hawaiians

• British troops

• U.S. troops

• Japanese forces