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AMSCO Chapter 20

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes American foreign policy up until about the 1890s (p1)

a)

westward expansion

b)

caribbean control

c)

take over of Germany

d)

none of these

2.

Which of the following is an accurate list of Seward's (Secretary of State) accomplishments (p 2 & 3)

a)

Prevented Great Britain & France from helping the Confederacy, annexation of Midway Island, gained canal rights in Nicaragua, purchased Alaska

b)

Prevented Great Britain & France from helping the Union, annexation of Midway Island, gained canal rights in Nicaragua, purchased Alaska

c)

Prevented Great Britain & France from helping the Confederacy, annexation of Midway Island, gained canal rights in Guatemala, purchased Alaska

d)

Prevented Great Britain & France from helping the Confederacy, annexation of Midway Island, gained canal rights in Nicaragua, purchased Hawaii

3.

Which policy did Seward use in order to evict the French from Mexico?

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Square Deal

d)

New Deal

4.

Seward's Folly relates to which of the following? (pg)

a)

Purchase of Alaska

b)

Purchase of Hawaii

c)

Purchase of Mexico

d)

Purchase of France

5.

Which of the following best describes a cause of the "New Imperialism"

a)

need for raw materials

b)

need for servants

c)

need for manufactured goods

d)

none of these

6.

Why is the phrase "Manifest Destiny" relevant to this unit even though we already considered the frontier closed? (p7)

a)

territories overseas were viewed as the new Manifest Destiny

b)

we wanted to avoid the crimes of Manifest Destiny

c)

we felt Europeans stole our idea of Manifest Destiny

d)

none of these options

7.

The belief in the racial superiority of Anglo-Saxons and Protestantism led to which of the following (p 8 & 9)

a)

imperialism

b)

isolationism

c)

fiduciary responsibilities

d)

none of these

8.

Why did Republicans, on the whole, support expansionism? (p10)

a)

they were allied with business leaders or were business leaders

b)

they were allied with a welfare state or were welfare recipients

c)

they were allied with the French and desired to control Afghanistan

d)

none of these

9.

Which of the following led to an increase in finances dedicated to modern steel ships (p 11)

a)

Mahan argued that ships were crucial to securing foreign markets

b)

Mahan argued that planes for trade were just too expensive

c)

Seward argued that ships were crucial to securing foreign markets

d)

Seward argued that planes for trade were just too expensive

10.

Which of the following drove American interests toward "exotic places" (p12)

a)

popular press

b)

oil expansion

c)

fork-knife

d)

a lack of money

11.

Pan-American goals manifested from which early American foreign policy? (p13, 14)

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Big Stick Policy (its a thing, I promise)

d)

none of these

12.

When there was a boundary dispute between Britain & Venezuela, the U.S. interfered because of which policy? (p15)

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Great American Democracy

c)

City Upon a Hill Ideal

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

13.

Which of the following was not a cause of the Spanish-American war? (p16-21)

a)

American desire and protection of Cuban sugar plantations

b)

growing wave of jingoism & Yellow Journalism

c)

Restrained foreign policy indicating our lack of interest in Cuba

d)

Sinking of the Maine

e)

De Lome Letter criticizing President McKinley

14.

The Teller Amendment stated which of the following? (p 23)

a)

US had no intention of taking political control over Cuba after the Spanish American War

b)

US had every intention of taking political control over Cuba after the Spanish American War

c)

US had no intention of taking political control over the Phillipines after the Spanish American War

d)

US had every intention of taking political control over Cuba after the Spanish American War

15.

The length of the Spanish American war lent itself to which nickname? (p 24)

a)

A splendid little war

b)

A long trough of despair

c)

A bubbly piece of pineapple

d)

War, terrible war has brought humanity to a low, like the cantaloupe, which is the lowest of the fruit

16.

Who was the expansionist that ordered the use of the new all-steel American Navy in the Philippines? (p 25)

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

b)

Howard Taft

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

Franklin Roosvelt

17.

Which of the following best describes a deciding factor in the Spanish-American war? (pg. 26)

a)

Modernized American ships with guns

b)

Old American ships with guns

c)

Modernize American ships with ironsides

d)

none of these

18.

Group led by Roosevelt on San Juan hill in Cuba that was the most celebrated event of the war (p 28)

a)

Rough Riders

b)

Teacup Townies

c)

Freedom Fliers

d)

none of these

19.

The Spanish Army in Cuba was well-trained and coordinated (p 28)

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What happened in Santiago Bay? (p 28)

a)

US Navy destroyed the Spanish fleet

b)

Roosevelt took no prisoners

c)

Spain won

d)

The U.S.S. Maine was blown up

21.

Which of the following led to the US annexation of Hawaii? pg. 29)

a)

outbreak of war in the Philippines

b)

outbreak of war in Cuba

c)

peace treaties in Zimbabwe

d)

none of these

22.

Which of the following accurately lists results of the Treat of Peace? (p 30)

a)

Cuban independence, acquisition of Guam & Puerto Rico, Philippines becomes a colony

b)

Philippine independence, acquisition of Guam & Puerto Rico, Cuba becomes a colony

c)

Guam independence, acquisition of Cuba & Puerto Rico, Philippines becomes a colony

d)

Puerto Rican independence, acquisition of Cuba & Puerto Rico, Philippines becomes a colony

23.

What elements about the results of the Spanish American war are represented with this political cartoon? (implied in reading)

a)

theme of the civilizing mission

b)

theme of equality for all

c)

idea that the United States won the war

d)

celebration of the Rough Riders

24.

Which of the following sentiments is reflected in the image (p 32)

a)

Acquiring the Philippines violated the principles of the Declaration of Independence

b)

Acquiring the Philippines was necessary to civilize the pole

c)

Hawaii was a wise choice for annexation

d)

Puerto Rico should be annexed too

25.

The following image is (implied in reading)

a)

pro holding Philippines as a colony

b)

against holding Philippines as a colony

26.

Which of the following best depicts the insular cases? (p35)

a)

the Constitution did not follow the flag (no extension of rights) via Supreme Court rulings

b)

the Constitution followed the flag (extension of rights) via Supreme Court rulings

c)

The Supreme Court was not allowed to decide about rights in colonies

d)

none of these

27.

The Platt Amendment limited Cuba's independence in that (p 36)

a)

Cuba wasn't allowed to make treaties with foreign powers giving up its independence

b)

Cuba wasn't allowed to make treaties with foreign powers to grow its economy

c)

Cuba wasn't allowed to make treaties with the U.S. giving up its independence

d)

none of these

28.

The Platt Amendment limited Cuba's independence in that (p36)

a)

The U.S. could intervene in Cuba's affairs to preserve its independence

b)

The U.S. could not intervene in Cuba's affairs to preserve its independence

c)

The U.S. was allowed to make Cuba cooperate with Spain

d)

none of these

29.

The Spanish American war led other countries to view the U.S. as a (p 39)

a)

first-class power

b)

backward country

c)

German ally

d)

none of these

30.

The South felt a greater allegiance to the Union after the Spanish American war (p39)

a)

true

b)

false

31.

McKinley won the election in 1900 against William Jennings Bryan because (p 38)

a)

the prosperity of gained with a gold standard and expansion to the Philippines, Bryan's platform was no longer relevant

b)

the economic decline associated with a gold standard and expansion to the Philippines, Bryan's platform was no longer relevant

c)

the prosperity of gained with a gold standard and expansion to the Philippines, McKinley's platform was no longer relevant

d)

the prosperity of gained with a gold standard and expansion to the Philippines, Bryan's platform more relevant than ever

32.

Which of the following phrase is used to describe areas under European control in China (p40)

a)

spheres of influence

b)

zones of control

c)

flex foundations

d)

none of these

33.

The Open Door policy proposed by John Hay (McKinley's Secretary of State) is best described as policy asserting that (p40)

a)

all nations would have equal trading privileges in China

b)

that the United States should have more trading privileges in China

c)

that no nation should have trading privileges in China, that would be taking advantage

d)

that China should negotiate its own trading situation

34.

Because no nation rejected the Open Door Policy, the US assumed (p40)

a)

all accepted the Open Door policy

b)

the Open Door policy was rejected

c)

the Open Door policy was temporarily halted

d)

none of these

35.

The Boxer Rebellion was in response to (p41)

a)

hatred of foreign influence in China

b)

desire for more foreign influence in China

c)

hatred of foreign influence in Japan

d)

none of these

36.

How did the second round of Hay's notes influence American foreign policy toward China? (p42)

a)

US would commit to maintaining China's territorial integrity & safeguard impartial trade with China

b)

US would commit to overtaking China's territorial integrity & safeguard impartial trade with China

c)

US would commit to maintaining China's territorial integrity & override impartial trade with China

d)

none of these

37.

What was meant by Theodore Roosevelt's statement "speak softly and carry a big stick" (p44)

a)

act boldly, avoid empty talk

b)

talk boldly, avoid any action

38.

Theodore Roosevelt became president after (p44)

a)

McKinley was assasinated

b)

McKinley was impeached

c)

McKinley resigned

d)

McKinley went to get Starbucks in the Wabac machine and the machine broke down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzEI15FQ_io

39.

The US wanted a canal built in Panama in order to (p45)

a)

have better access Puerto Rico & Philippines

b)

have better access Alaska & Philippines

c)

have better access Puerto Rico & Alaska

d)

none of these

40.

Why did the US spark a revolt for Panamanian independence? (p46)

a)

because Columbia was being difficult in regard to potential Panama Canal building

b)

so the US could then take over Panama and then control Columbia

c)

So Roosevelt could demonstrate "speak softly and carry a big stick)

d)

none of these

41.

Overall, the American public was proud of the tactics Roosevelt took to secure the canal (p48)

a)

true

b)

false

42.

Which of the following describes Roosevelt's application of the Big Stick Policy in Latin America? (p49)

a)

Roosevelt would send gunboats to a Latin American country that was delinquent in paying debts and would occupy the ports to collect taxes until European debt was paid off

b)

Roosevelt would send gunboats to European countries that were delinquent in paying debts and would occupy the ports to collect taxes until European debt was paid off

c)

Roosevelt would send gunboats to European countries that were delinquent in paying debts and would occupy the ports to collect taxes until Latin American debt was paid off

d)

none of these

43.

Roosevelt's intervention in Latin America was referred to as the (p49)

a)

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

b)

Roosevelt Tangential Policy to the Monroe Establishment

c)

Port Authority Acts

d)

none of these

44.

Roosevelt's actions in Latin America created a trusting relationship with the entire region of Latin America (p50)

a)

true

b)

false

45.

In p51, how is the American relationship with Japan depicted?

a)

at first friendly and grew competitive

b)

at first competitive then grew friendly

46.

Why were the Japanese annoyed at the US as a result of the treaty of Portsmouth? (p52)

a)

Japan thought they deserved more from Russia

b)

Russia received nothing and Japan thought they would seek retribution

47.

Which of the following best describes the "Gentlemen's Agreement" between President Roosevelt, Japan, and Japanese Americans? (p53)

a)

Japan promised to limit Japanese immigration to the US if California would repeal its discriminatory laws

b)

California promised to limit Japanese immigration to the US if Japan would repeal its discriminatory laws

48.

Which of the following is an example of Roosevelt's "Speak Softly & Carry a Big Stick" (p54)

a)

Sailing the Great White Fleet around the world

b)

Sailing the Great White Fleet and shooting guns around the world

c)

Hosting diplomatic sessions and treaties on the Great White Fleet

d)

none of these

49.

Both the US and Japan (p55)

a)

held Pacific possessions

b)

held Atlantic possessions

c)

did not care to cooperate

d)

none of these

50.

What actions did Theodore Roosevelt take to help shape our image as a youthful nation arriving on a world stage? (p56)

a)

expanded territory, intervened in international conflicts and sought international peace

b)

limited territorial expansion, intervened in international conflicts and sought international peace

c)

expanded territory, created international conflicts and sought international peace

d)

expanded territory, created international conflicts and avoided international peace

51.

Taft differed from Theodore Roosevelt in regard to East Asia and Latin America in that (p58)

a)

Taft believed more in private American financial investment

b)

Roosevelt believed more in private American financial investment

c)

Taft believed more in communist based financial investment

d)

none of these

52.

What event kept American railroad investments in China from coming into fruition? (p59)

a)

inability to build into Manchuria because of a Japanese & Russian agreement

b)

inability to build into Japan because of a Japanese & Russian agreement

c)

complete agreement and containment of the Open Door Policy

d)

none of these

53.

Which of the following describes the Lodge Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine? (p61)

a)

non-European powers would be excluded from owning territory in the Western Hemisphere

b)

non-European powers would be excluded from owning territory in the East Hemisphere

c)

non-European powers would be excluded from owning territory in the Pacific

d)

European powers would be excluded from owning territory in the Western Hemisphere

54.

Japan disliked the Lodge Corollary (p61)

a)

true

b)

false

55.

The New Freedom approach of Wilson differed from Taft in that (p62)

a)

Wilson wanted a moral approach to foreign affairs, Taft emphasized a approach financial

b)

Wilson wanted a financial approach to foreign affairs, Taft emphasized a moral approach

56.

Who was Wilson's Secretary of State (pg 63)

a)

William Jennings Bryan

b)

Richard Nixon

c)

Theodore Roosevelt

d)

none of these

57.

Which of the following best describes a change Wilson wanted to make in American foreign policy with the Philippines (p64)

a)

Allowed rights and promised independence in the future

b)

Allowed rights and denied independence in the future

58.

What did the Wilson administration do for Puerto Rico? (p65)

a)

granted US citizenship to all inhabitants and provided for limited self-government

b)

granted Cuban citizenship to all inhabitants and provided for limited self-government

c)

did not citizenship to all inhabitants but provided for limited self-government

d)

none of these

59.

What did Wilson do with the Panama canal that angered American nationalists

a)

required US ships to pay the standard canal toll

b)

exempted US ships from paying the standard canal toll

c)

none of these

60.

Wilson was consistent with his policy of anti-colonialism in all areas of the world (p68)

a)

true

b)

false

61.

Rebel leader from Mexico that murdered several people in Texas & New Mexico that Wilson send troops into Mexico to capture (p61)

a)

Pancho Villa

b)

General Huerta