US History- US Imperialism

Which conclusion is most clearly supported by information on the map?

• The United States respected the sovereignty of Latin American nations

• United States military action was used to protect American interests

• The United States rarely used its armed forces in Latin America before WWII

• United States military action in Latin America supported European colonies

What was the primary goal of the Manifest Destiny?

• the expansion of the United States westward to the Pacific Ocean

• the establishment of a national bank

• the promotion of industrialization in the East

• the abolition of slavery in the South

From 1900 to 1915, a basic aim of United States foreign policy was to promote United States influence in Latin America.

• promote United States influence in Latin America

• isolate the United States from European conflicts

• expand military presence in Asia

• support European colonial powers

Which conclusion can best be drawn from the headlines: "Hawaii Planters Urge American Annexation", "US and Germany Negotiate for Control of the Samoan Islands", "US Gains Control of Wake Island and Guam"?

• United States territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean

• The US was focused on domestic issues during this period

• Germany was the dominant power in the Pacific

• Hawaii was opposed to American annexation

A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898) was that the United States

• assumed a more prominent role in world affairs

• became a colonial power in Africa

• reduced its military presence in the Pacific

• increased its isolationist policies

In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to obtain overseas markets and naval bases.

• Expand domestic agriculture

• Obtain overseas markets and naval bases

• Promote isolationism

• Increase military spending in Europe

The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to

• limit European influence in the Americas

• promote trade with European nations

• encourage immigration to the Americas

• establish military bases in Europe

Involvement in the Spanish-American War, acquisition of Hawaii, and introduction of the Open Door policy in China were actions taken by the United States Government to

• gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials

• promote domestic agriculture

• strengthen military alliances in Europe

• expand the national park system

Which United States foreign policy was most often used to carry out the actions shown on the map?

• Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

• Containment Policy

Maintaining trading opportunities in China for United States businesses was the primary purpose of

• the Open Door Policy

• the Monroe Doctrine

• the Treaty of Versailles

• the Marshall Plan