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WorksheetsU.S. Imperialism 2
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
In the late 1800s, an increased demand for raw materials and a desire for new markets contributed to the United States adopting a policy of
imperialism
pacifism
lingo power
isolationism
Which heading best completes the partial outline
Rise of American Imperialism
Causes of World War I
Enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine
Trade Expansion in East Asia
In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to
bring self-government to areas under United States control
obtain overseas markets and naval bases
defend against attacks by enemy nations
spread democracy to Africa and Latin America
Which heading best completes the partial outline
Consequences of World War I
Results of the Gentlemen’s Agreement
Events Leading to Neutrality
Factors Supporting United States Imperialism
The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed the right of the United States to
intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations
impose trade restrictions on European imports
promote democracy in Africa
determine the border between Alaska and Canada
In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry’s visit to Japan was important to the United States because it
ended the United States policy of neutrality
opened new trading opportunities in Asia
began a military alliance between the two nations
acquired cheap labor for America’s factories
Secretary of State John Hay sent his Open Door Notes (1899–1900) to world powers to
keep Chinese workers from coming to America
secure a fair settlement in the Russo-Japanese War
protect United States trading interests in China
bring a peaceful end to the Boxer Rebellion
The establishment of the Open Door policy (1899–1900) and the response to the Boxer Rebellion (1900) showed that the United States wanted to
curb Russian expansion
gain access to Chinese markets
build factories in the Far East
in cheech we trust
Which heading best completes the partial outline
Reasons to Declare War on Spain
Justification for American Imperialism
Theodore Roosevelt’s Political Platform
Yellow Journalism in Newspapers
The practice of yellow journalism most influenced United States entry into which war?
War of 1812
Spanish-American War
World War II
Persian Gulf War
A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898) was that the United States
adopted a policy of isolationism
assumed a more prominent role in world affairs
gave up control of territories outside the Western Hemisphere
increased foreign aid to European allies
Which headline related to the Spanish-American War is an example of yellow journalism?
“President McKinley Asks Congress for War Declaration Against Spain”
“United States Mobilizes for War with Spain”
“United States Demands Response to Spanish Actions”
“Spanish Troops Slaughter Innocent Cuban Citizens”
Which factor is most closely associated with the decision of the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?
isolationist policy
labor union pressure
yellow journalism
unrestricted submarine warfare
The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point in United States foreign policy because the United States
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
emerged as a major world power
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
refused to become a colonial power
The cartoon illustrates the actions of President Theodore Roosevelt in
securing the land to build the Panama Canal
leading troops in the Spanish-American War
ending the war between Russia and Japan
improving diplomatic relations with Latin American nations
Critics of the actions shown in this cartoon claimed President Theodore Roosevelt was
causing environmental damage
requiring massive tax increases
following a policy of imperialism
producing major trade deficits with China
“Hawaiian Planters Urge American Annexation”
“U.S. and Germany Negotiate for Control of the Samoan Islands”
“U.S. Gains Control of Wake Island and Guam”
Which conclusion can best be drawn from these headlines?
The Anti-Imperialist League strongly influenced Congress
Respect for native cultures motivated United States foreign policy
United States territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean
Construction of a railroad to Alaska was a major policy goal
An important result of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was that the United States
acquired territories in Africa
became a world power with an overseas empire
improved its relations with Germany
lost interest in Latin American affairs
One foreign policy goal of President Theodore Roosevelt was to
create future states by annexing Pacific island territories
restrict European intervention in the Western Hemisphere
limit United States investment in Latin America
encourage independence movements in Africa
A goal of President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy and President William Howard Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy policy toward Latin America was to
join Western Hemisphere nations in a military alliance
protect American economic and political interests
encourage foreign nations to establish colonies
raise Latin America’s standard of living
Which government action is directly related to the “clear and present danger” doctrine established in Schenck v. United States (1919)?
limiting the first amendment rights of antiwar protesters
rejecting membership in the League of Nations
banning immigration from western Europe
passage of the Prohibition amendment
The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 were similar to the Espionage and Sedition Acts passed during World War I because they both
provided for the draft of men into the military
gave the government greater control over the production of goods
tried to restrict criticism of and opposition to government policies
attempted to justify United States involvement in a foreign war
he United States became directly involved in World War I as a result of Germany’s
negotiation of an alliance with Russia
threat to spread the war to the Middle East
resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
acquisition of new African colonies
“Congress Passes Alien and Sedition Acts’’
“Lincoln Suspends Habeas Corpus’’
“Wilson Signs 1918 Sedition Act”
These headlines show that the federal government can
restrict citizens’ rights in times of crisis
raise armies without informing the public
station troops in a person’s home at any time
require citizens to be witnesses against themselves
Which factor was the basis of the United States Senate’s opposition to the League of Nations after World War I?
rejection by President Woodrow Wilson of internationalism
fear of becoming involved in another European war
high financial cost of membership
concern over communist control of international organizations
The Senate’s opposition to United States membership in the League of Nations was based mainly on the
cost of membership dues
failure to give the United States veto power
fear of being drawn into future wars
concern that United States businesses would be damaged
Isolationists in the Senate objected to the United States joining the League of Nations because they opposed
creation of the Security Council
colonialism in Africa and Asia
membership in the League by Germany
involvement in future foreign wars
President George Washington in his Farewell Address, President James Monroe in the Monroe Doctrine, and the opponents of the League of Nations all wanted the United States to
avoid European conflicts
avoid trade with foreign nations
refuse diplomatic recognition of non-democratic nations
reduce foreign influence by establishing immigration quotas
