Chapter 12 Peoples History 'The Empire and the people'

What was the thesis regarding overseas markets for American goods at the turn of the 20th century? Fill in the blank: Overseas markets for American goods might relieve the problem of ________ at home and protect the economic crisis that the 1890s brought.

• underconsumption

• overproduction

• inflation

• unemployment

List the reasons why the US adopted an aggressive expansionist foreign policy at the turn of the 20th century.

• US wanted new markets for goods

• To establish strong military strongholds in different regions around the world

• Because of the 'White Man's Burden' Americans believed they had to civilise the world

• To avoid international trade

• To reduce military spending

Which regions did the US want access to by establishing military strongholds at the turn of the 20th century? Fill in the blanks: Cuba → Access to ________ ; Philippines → Access to ________.

• Caribbean's; Pacific

• Atlantic; Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean; Arctic

• Baltic; Southern Ocean

What was one of the reasons the US was involved in Cuba? The US wanted to control the ________ through Cuba.

• Caribbean

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Mediterranean

What event was used as a reason for US involvement in Cuba, according to yellow journalism? Fill in the blank: The ________ exploded and newspapers blamed it on the Spanish.

• USS Maine

• Lusitania

• Titanic

• Hindenburg

What amendment gave the US the right to intervene in Cuban affairs whenever US property and lives were in danger?

• Platt Amendment

• Teller Amendment

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Monroe Doctrine

The US made Cuba dependent on it after intervening in Cuban affairs by:

• controlling Cuba's economy and trade policies

• granting Cuba full political independence

• withdrawing all military presence immediately

• allowing Cuba to form alliances with any country

The US was involved in the Philippines for which of the following reasons and in which ways?

• To expand its influence and for economic interests, through military intervention and colonization.

• To support Philippine independence without any military involvement.

• To establish a trade partnership only, without any political control.

• To provide humanitarian aid exclusively, without any territorial ambitions.

The US got involved in the Philippines in which of the following ways?

• By defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War and taking control of the Philippines

• By signing a peace treaty directly with Filipino leaders

• By purchasing the Philippines from Japan

• By forming an alliance with the Philippines against Spain

The working conditions that laborers/immigrants experienced according to Chapter 13 Peoples History 'The Socialist Challenge' included:

• Long hours, low wages, unsafe environments, and lack of job security.

• Flexible schedules and high wages.

• Short workdays with extensive benefits.

• Safe workplaces with strong labor protections.