American Imperialism and Foreign Policy Quiz

According to the Treaty of Paris (1898), which of the following territories was surrendered by Spain to the United States? Select All That Apply

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Cuba

• Philippines

The Foraker Act of 1900 was significant because it:

• Established military rule in Puerto Rico

• Created a protectorate relationship with Cuba

• Ended military rule in Puerto Rico and established civil government

• Granted full independence to the Philippines

What was the primary purpose of the Platt Amendment of 1901?

• To grant Cuba complete independence from foreign influence

• To establish American control over the Panama Canal

• To place restrictions on Cuba that gave the United States significant control

• To end American military presence in the Caribbean

Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?

• A Spanish general who surrendered to American forces

• The self-proclaimed president of the Philippine Republic who fought for independence

• The author of the Open Door Policy

• An American diplomat who negotiated the Treaty of Paris

The term 'protectorate' as used in the context of American imperialism refers to:

• A military alliance between equal nations

• A country that is partly controlled by another, stronger country

• A treaty that protects both nations equally

• A policy of isolation and non-interference

What was the primary goal of Secretary John Hay's Open Door Notes of 1899?

• To close Chinese markets to European powers

• To establish exclusive American trading rights in China

• To prevent any single nation from having a monopoly on trade with China

• To support Chinese efforts to expel all foreign influence

The Boxer Rebellion of 1900 was:

• An American military operation in the Philippines

• A Cuban revolt against the Platt Amendment

• A Chinese uprising seeking to remove Western influence

• A diplomatic conference to negotiate trade agreements

What strategic advantage did the Panama Canal provide to the United States after its completion in 1914?

• It created a land bridge between North and South America

• It provided a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

• It established a permanent American military base in Central America

• It prevented European colonization of South America

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine claimed that:

• The United States would remain neutral in European conflicts

• European nations should establish colonies in Latin America

• The United States had the right to intervene in Western Hemisphere nations to protect economic interests

• Latin American nations should form their own military alliance

'Dollar Diplomacy' as a U.S. foreign policy approach involved:

• Giving financial aid to countries with no strings attached

• Using economic power and private investment to exert influence over other countries

• Establishing a common currency throughout the Americas

• Imposing high tariffs on imported goods