Early American Imperialism and Its Impact

What was the primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine when it was first introduced?

• To promote trade with European nations

• To establish a military alliance with Britain

• To declare North America off-limits to European colonization

• To expand American territories into South America

Which event marked the beginning of the United States' territorial expansion towards the Pacific Ocean?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Oregon Trail migration

• The annexation of Texas

• The Louisiana Purchase

Who was William Walker and what was he known for?

• A U.S. president who expanded American territories

• A French explorer who discovered the Mississippi River

• A journalist who led filibustering campaigns in Central America

• A British general who fought in the American Revolution

What was the outcome of William Walker's attempt to control Nicaragua?

• He successfully established a long-term government

• He was overthrown by a coalition of Central American forces

• He was captured and executed by the U.S. Army

• He became a national hero in Nicaragua

How did the Monroe Doctrine evolve under President Theodore Roosevelt?

• It was used to form alliances with European nations

• It was expanded to justify U.S. interventions in Latin America

• It was abandoned in favor of isolationism

• It was rewritten to include trade agreements

Which U.S. president invoked the Monroe Doctrine during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• John F. Kennedy

• George H.W. Bush

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Ronald Reagan

What was the main focus of Wilson's 14 Points?

• To expand American territories in Europe

• To establish a new world order based on authoritarian rule

• To promote democracy and peace through international cooperation

• To create a global trade network

Which international organization was proposed in Wilson's 14 Points to help maintain world peace?

• The United Nations

• The League of Nations

• The International Monetary Fund

• The World Trade Organization

What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles in relation to Wilsonianism?

• It established a new era of American isolationism

• It led to the immediate end of colonial rule worldwide

• It rejected Wilsonian principles, leading to disillusionment

• It resulted in widespread optimism in colonial nations

Which movement was inspired by the rejection of Wilson's 14 Points?

• The Egyptian Revolution of 1919

• The Russian Revolution

• The American Civil Rights Movement

• The French Revolution