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US8 - America Becomes a World Power

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The name of the ship that was sunk in Havana Harbor

a)

USS Arizona

b)

USS Maine

c)

USS Michigan

d)

USS Louisanna

2.

Which of these was not part of the Platt Amendment

a)

Cubans can not have treaties with other countries that could compromise independence

b)

The US can intervene to restore order

c)

Guantanamo Bay is to be give to the US

d)

Any economic decisions must be approved by the US

3.

The US finally gave the Philippines their independence on July 4th of what year?

a)

1945

b)

1946

c)

1947

d)

1948

4.

Who was called the "Father of Yellow Journalism"?

a)

Joseph Pulitzer

b)

William Hearst

c)

William McKinley

d)

B Moore

5.

Why was Hawaii so appealing to Americans and the US government?

a)

nice beaches

b)

sugar production

c)

pineapple plantations

d)

big wave surfing

6.

What is "annexation"?

a)

When a country takes control of new territory.

b)

When a country frees territory that it controls.

c)

When a country frees another group of people from imperialist rule.

d)

When a country rebels against it's imperial rulers.

7.

What did the Teller Amendment say that the US was going to do?

a)

Annex Cuba

b)

Annex Guam and Puerto Rico

c)

Let the Cubans control Cuba

d)

Let the Spanish control Cuba

8.

Why did pro-imperialism Americans want to expand our territories?

a)

To spread freedom and democracy.

b)

To spread Christianity.

c)

To scare other nations into doing what we wanted.

d)

To gain raw materials and a market for our products.

9.

What was one of the problems caused by the Platt amendment?

a)

Cubans were not truly free to make their own choices.

b)

We lost prestige in the eyes of the rest of the world.

c)

We spent too much money trying to help the Cuban people.

d)

We were unable to help the Cubans, as we had promised to.

10.
The term infrastructure means
a)
the inner workings of a country that help it function
b)
the buildings that make up a company
c)
the way a country organizes itself
d)
the infrared scope you see when you structure something
11.
What US document threatened war against any European nations that tried to create new colonies in the Western Hemisphere?
a)
The Monroe Doctrine
b)
The US Constitution
c)
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
d)
The Treaty of Kanagawa
12.

Imperialism is __________.

a)

when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

b)

when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

c)

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

d)

when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

13.
Who led the charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba?
a)
William Hearst
b)
Theodore Roosevelt
c)
Carrie Catt
d)
William Bryan
14.
What territories did the US gain as a result of its victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War?
a)
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama
b)
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba
c)
Puerto Rico, Panama, Haiti
15.

Yellow Journalists were:

a)

writers who exposed period problems in hopes of achieving reform

b)

writers who wrote in yellow to bring attention to Spanish abuses

c)

newspaper reporters and illustrators who exaggerated stories in order to sell newspapers and fuel a war with Spain

d)

writers who opposed American imperialism and aimed to keep America neutral

16.
Why did we want to strengthen trade with Latin America?
a)
new naval bases
b)
increase tariffs on European goods
c)
to protect American manufacturers from competition
d)
stop European influence
17.
What was Roosevelt's policy called?
a)
dollar diplomacy
b)
Speak softly, carry a big stick policy
c)
sphere of influence
d)
Pan-Americanism
18.
Which of the following American Presidents was a firm supporter of Imperialism?
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
Teddy Roosevelt
c)
William Howard Taft
d)
Grover Cleveland
19.
Prior to 1903, which country owned the land of Panama?
a)
United States
b)
Panama
c)
Mexico
d)
Colombia
20.
This political cartoon portrays which component of American Imperialism?
a)
Great White Fleet
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Roosevelt Corollary
d)
Teller Amendment
21.
If a nation shows that it knows how to act with reasonable efficiency and decency in social and political matters, if it keeps order and pays its obligations, it need fear no interference from the United States. Chronic wrongdoing . . . may . . . ultimately require some intervention by some civilized nation, and in the Western Hemisphere the adherence of the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may force the United States, however reluctantly, in flagrant cases of such wrongdoing . . ., to the exercise of an international police power.
—President Theodore Roosevelt, Annual Message to Congress, December 6, 1904
According to President Roosevelt, which of the following actions in Latin America could be justified?
a)
civil wars aimed at replacing repressive political leaders
b)
the establishment of new colonies by European countries
c)
U.S. military intervention to ensure the payment of debts
d)
communist revolution in reaction against economic inequality
22.
"I took the Canal and let Congress debate."
-Theodore Roosevelt

What does this quote best demonstrate? 
a)
an effort by a President to maintain a policy of isolationism
b)
a decline in the use of militarism as a defense policy
c)
an increased reliance on the legislative process
d)
a Presidential action that achieved a foreign policy objective
23.
". . . But, today, we are raising more than we can consume, making more than we can use. Therefore we must find new markets for our produce." —“The March of the Flag,” Senator Albert Beveridge, 1898.
Which statement supports the concern in this excerpt?
a)
Economic expansion is needed to keep the industrial market growing.
b)
Commercial agriculture is unable to meet the demands of the global market.
c)
Rapid industrialization causes economic markets to expand too quickly.
d)
Increased inflation causes instability in foreign economic markets.
24.
"When President [Theodore] Roosevelt completes his visit . . . he will have enjoyed the distinction of having overseen the preliminary preparations for several of the most marvelous feats of engineering ever done by the hand of man and some of the most wonderful artificial changes in physical geography ever wrought on the globe."
—The New York Tribune, November 12, 1906
This excerpt from a newspaper article describes a visit by Theodore Roosevelt to what location?
a)
San Juan Hill
b)
the Grand Canyon
c)
the Isthmus of Panama
d)
Yellowstone National Park
25.
Which foreign policy principle is reflected that the United States has the right to act as the "policeman of the Western Hemisphere" and intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American countries?
a)
Good Neighbor policy
b)
Open Door policy
c)
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
d)
Marshall Plan
26.
Which statement best describes President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward Latin America in the early 1900’s?
a)
The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin American affairs.
b)
The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.
c)
Latin American nations should form an organization to help them achieve political and economic stability.
d)
The United States should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of Latin America.
27.
"Distance and oceans are no arguments. The fact that all the territory our fathers bought and seized is contiguous [connected], is no argument. In 1819 Florida was farther from New York than Porto Rico is from Chicago today; Texas, farther from Washington in 1845 than Hawaii is from Boston in 1898; California, more inaccessible in 1847 than the Philippines are now. Gibraltar is farther from London than Havana is from Washington; Melbourne is farther from Liverpool than Manila is from San Francisco."
—Senator Albert Beveridge, “The March of the Flag,” September 16, 1898
Senator Beveridge would agree with which one of the following statements?
a)
Imperial expansion went against the values of the U.S. founders.
b)
The U.S. should limit its imperial ambitions to the western hemisphere.
c)
New technologies made it possible for the U.S. to acquire a global empire.
d)
The U.S. no longer needed to enforce the Monroe Doctrine to protect its interests.
28.
"In 1893, a group of planters and businessmen, mostly United States citizens, launched a coup against the monarch of an island nation. After setting up a new government, they proposed annexation by the U.S. This plan was turned down by President Grover Cleveland at the time, but President William McKinley and the American public supported annexation by 1898. They argued that the territory was vital to the U.S. economy, that it would serve as a strategic base to better protect expanding U.S. interests in Asia, and that other nations would claim the islands if the U.S. did not."
This passage describes events that led to the U.S. acquisition of what territory?
a)
Guam
b)
Hawaii
c)
Puerto Rico
d)
the Philippines
29.
Developments in the U. S.
in the Late 19th Century
• Strong national government
• Immigration provided inexpensive labor
• Rapid economic and industrial growth
How did these developments affect the United States?
a)
The United States sent aid to struggling nations.
b)
Population growth led to an increase in family farms.
c)
Economic prosperity led to decreases in labor union membership.
d)
The United States expanded territorial claims to secure natural resources.
30.
In March 1901, the United States Congress approved an agreement with Cuba in which the Cuban government consented “that the United States may exercise the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty, and for discharging the obligations with respect to Cuba imposed by the treaty of Paris on the United States, now to be assumed and undertaken by the government of Cuba.”
This passage describes what agreement approved by the United States Congress?
a)
the Monroe Doctrine
b)
the Platt Amendment
c)
the Roosevelt Corollary
d)
the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
31.
Non-involvement in world affairs
a)
Isolationism
b)
Imperialism
c)
Expansionism
32.
Theodore Roosevelt became president when this man was assassinated....
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
John F. Kennedy
c)
William McKinley
d)
James A. Garfield 
33.
Queen Liliuokalani was the ruler of.....
a)
Japan
b)
Philippines 
c)
Samoa
d)
Hawaii
34.
Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of what document?
a)
Guam Doctrine
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Sugar Cane Document
d)
Platt Amendment
35.
When the explosion of the USS Maine happened, many Americans blamed it on this country.....
a)
Guam
b)
Japan
c)
Spain
d)
Cuba
36.
A group in China killed more than 200 foreigners in what became known as the....
a)
Chinese Rebellion
b)
Beijing Rebellion
c)
Tea Rebellion
d)
Boxer Rebellion
37.
What was a territory called when an imperial power allowed local rulers to stay in control?
a)
Unincorporated Territory
b)
Colony
c)
State
d)
Protectorate 
38.
Before this person arrived in Edo Bay, the Japanese had never before seen steamships..
a)
Raymond Barone
b)
Matthew Perry
c)
John Hay
d)
James C. Blaine
39.
As a result of the war between China and Japan in 1894, Japan acquired...
a)
A Leasehold in China
b)
South Korea
c)
Northwestern Indo-China
d)
Territory in Manchuria
40.
For his efforts in ending the war between Japan and Russia, Theodore Roosevelt won..
a)
Medal of Honor
b)
The Nobel Peace Prize
c)
Time Magazine Man of the Year
d)
Best Music Video of the 20th Century
41.
American support for Cuban rebels was fueled by....
a)
The desire to protect American Sugar interests on the island
b)
Popular interest in starting an American Empire
c)
The fear of having a Spanish colony so close to the United States
d)
Sensational stories published by rival newspapers
42.

Which is NOT a reason the US wanted to imperialize?

a)

spread religious beliefs

b)

gain access to ports for transportation

c)

gain access to resources

d)

increase international prestige

43.

Where did the US want to dominate?

a)

Northern Russia

b)

Europe

c)

Caribbean/ Pacific

d)

Mars

44.

Where is the Caribbean?

a)

North of Maine

b)

South of Florida/between North and South America

c)

Off coast of Alaska

d)

Mars

45.

What is yellow journalism?

a)

Real news

b)

Colored news

c)

Exaggerated of fake news

d)

factual news

46.

The reason the US wanted war with Spain.

a)

Justice for Cubans

b)

For the US to replace Europe as the dominant force in the Americas

c)

For Spain to replace the US as the dominant force in the Americas

d)

To establish regional courts in the Pacific

47.

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US acquired...

a)

Puerto Rico, the Philippians, and Guam

b)

Hawaii

c)

Cuba

d)

Alaska

48.

US annexed this territory for a port in the Pacific.

a)

Texas

b)

Kentucky

c)

Hawaiii

d)

Alaska

49.

Why did the US support Panama's Independence from Columbia?

a)

So the US could dig a canal, joining the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in Central America

b)

To anger Mexico, finally getting vengeance for the murder of Davy Crockett

c)

To open up oil embargoes on oil-producing nations with oil

d)

to spite Columbia and their evil ruler- Guy Lombardo.

50.

Big Stick Diplomacy- display our strong navy to intimidate lesser nations.

a)

Taft

b)

Roosevelt

c)

Wilson

51.

Dollar diplomacy- we will do business with nations loyal to the US

a)

Taft

b)

Wilson

c)

Roosevelt

52.

Moral Diplomacy- the US should be a model to the nations of the Caribbean.

a)

Taft

b)

Wilson

c)

Roosevelt

53.

As a result of this American Era of Imperialism, The US was now

a)

The dominant power in the world

b)

The dominant power in the Americas (North, South, Central, Caribbean)

c)

Dominated by the Americas(North, South, Central, Caribbean)

d)

Fearful of repercussions from the Americas(North, South, Central, Caribbean)

54.

Why did Secretary of State William Seward buy the territory of Alaska?

a)

He saw England in North America as a strategic threat.

b)

He saw France in North America as a strategic threat.

c)

He saw Russia in North America as a strategic threat.

d)

He saw Germany in North America as a strategic threat.

55.

Identify reasons for American Imperialism

a)

Economic Interests

b)

Military Interests

c)

Cultural Superiority

d)

Self Interests

56.

Why did America annex Hawaii in 1898?

a)

Beautiful beaches

b)

Sugar Cane plantations

c)

It's location in the Pacific Ocean

d)

Tourism benifits

57.

Why did the U.S. want to open trade with Japan in the 1850's?

a)

The U.S. wanted access to Japanese markets before European nations.

b)

The U.S. wanted to create naval bases in Asia.

c)

The U.S. wanted to create an alliance with Japan's govt.

d)

The U.S. wanted new raw materials.

58.

Which American Secretary of State promoted an 'open door ' policy with China?

a)

John Kennedy

b)

John Lennon

c)

John Wayne

d)

John Hay

59.

How did many Americans justify imperialism?

a)

We were spreading democracy

b)

We were spreading Christianity

c)

We were providing loans

d)

We were providing educational opportunities

60.

Why was the purchase of Alaska criticized at the time?

a)

It was too expensive.

b)

It was too far away.

c)

It was seen as worthless.

d)

It was seen as too cold.

61.

Why was the queen of Hawaii overthrown in 1893?

a)

She was not liked by her subjects

b)

She tried to limit the influence of foreigners

c)

She tried to make the monarch too powerful

d)

She tried to give better treatment to native Hawaiians

62.

These events lead the U.S. into war with Spain in 1898.

a)

America annexing Hawaii

b)

Spain annexing Puerto Rico

c)

Cuban people being placed into concentration camps

d)

The U.S.S. Maine sinking

63.

Theodore Roosevelt commanded a cavalry unit in Cuba known as the

a)

Rough Rollers

b)

Rough Riders

c)

Rough Company

d)

Rough Racers

64.

The Platt Amendment

a)

gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Puerto Rico's business at any time it wanted.

b)

gave the U.S. the right to intervene in the Philippine Island's business any time it wanted.

c)

gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Hawaii's business any time it wanted.

d)

gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuba's business any time it wanted.

65.

This American organization was opposed to the U.S. becoming an empire.

a)

Anti-nationalist league

b)

Anti-immigration league

c)

Anti-imperialist league

d)

Anti-internationalist league

66.
Year of the Spanish American War
a)
1864
b)
1885
c)
1898
d)
1903
e)
1914
67.
Trade policy to open China to the USA
a)
Chinese-American Agreement
b)
NAFTA
c)
International Economic Expansion Act
d)
Open Door Policy
e)
Ch-US Agreement
68.
Economic policy by Taft to encourage US business in foreign countries
a)
Moral Diplomacy
b)
Dollar Diplomacy
c)
Open Door Policy
d)
Big Stick Policy
e)
Roosevelt Corollary
69.
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty gave the rigth to construct this
a)
Panama Canal
b)
Hoover Dam
c)
Interstate highway System
d)
Bay Bridge
e)
National Park System
70.
US economic policy to protect shipping routes and US business in foreign countries
a)
Open Door Policy
b)
US Expansion
c)
Dollar Diplomacy
d)
Roosevelt Corollary
e)
14 Points
71.
Believed world power depended on a strong navy
a)
Alfred Thayer Mahan
b)
Sanford B. Dole
c)
Henry Cabot Lodge
d)
Carl Schurz
e)
Teddy Roosevelt
72.
US Senator who supported American expansion to gain power
a)
Alfred Thayer Mahan
b)
Sanford B. Dole
c)
Woodrow Wilson
d)
Carl Schurz
e)
Henry Cabot Lodge
73.
Named the President of the Provisional Government of Hawaii
a)
Alfred Thayer Mahan
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Sanford B. Dole
d)
Carl Schurz
e)
Henry Cabot Lodge
74.
Document that stated the Americas were closed to European colonization
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
d)
Treaty of Paris
e)
Moral Diplomacy
75.
Gave rise to the "Big Stick Policy"
a)
Moral Diplomacy
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Roosevelt Corollary
d)
Treaty of Paris
e)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
76.
Foreign policy adopted by Woodrow Wilson
a)
Moral Diplomacy
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Roosevelt Corollary
d)
Treaty of Paris
e)
DeLome Letter
77.
Believed that the US should spread Christianity
a)
Carl Schurz
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Sanford B. Dole
d)
Josiah Strong
e)
Henry Cabot Lodge
78.
Purchaed from the Russians in 1867, seen as a mistake until oil was discovered
a)
Hawaii
b)
Alaska
c)
Panama
d)
Cuba
e)
Puerto Rico
79.
Mexico gave land to the US
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Platt Amendment
c)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
d)
DeLome Letter
e)
Roosevelt Corollary
80.
Sensational journalism; a cause of the Spanish American War
a)
Yellow Journalism
b)
Fake News
c)
Big Stick Policy
d)
Moral Journalism
e)
Click Bait
81.
US ship that exploded in the Havana Harbor
a)
U-Boat
b)
USS Maine
c)
Lusitania
d)
USS Lexington
e)
Jenny Marie
82.
Letter calling President McKinley weak; a cause of the Spanish American War
a)
Platt Amendment
b)
McKinley Letter
c)
Zimmerman Telegraph
d)
Paris Accord
e)
DeLome Letter
83.
Treaty that ended the Spanish American War
a)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
b)
NAFTA
c)
Platt Amendment
d)
Treaty of Paris
e)
DeLome Letter
84.
Agreement that allowed the US to intervene in Cuban affairs
a)
DeLome Letter
b)
Platt Amendment
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
e)
Roosevelt Corollary
85.

This all black regiment is often overlooked for serious contributions to winning battles during the Spanish-American War.

a)

Buffalo Soldiers

b)

Harlem Hellfighters

c)

Tuskegee Airmen

d)

NAACP

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