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WorksheetsAMSCO Chapter 20
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which of the following best describes American foreign policy up until about the 1890s (p1)
westward expansion
caribbean control
take over of Germany
none of these
Which of the following is an accurate list of Seward's (Secretary of State) accomplishments (p 2 & 3)
Prevented Great Britain & France from helping the Confederacy, annexation of Midway Island, gained canal rights in Nicaragua, purchased Alaska
Prevented Great Britain & France from helping the Union, annexation of Midway Island, gained canal rights in Nicaragua, purchased Alaska
Prevented Great Britain & France from helping the Confederacy, annexation of Midway Island, gained canal rights in Guatemala, purchased Alaska
Prevented Great Britain & France from helping the Confederacy, annexation of Midway Island, gained canal rights in Nicaragua, purchased Hawaii
Which policy did Seward use in order to evict the French from Mexico?
Monroe Doctrine
Dollar Diplomacy
Square Deal
New Deal
Seward's Folly relates to which of the following? (pg)
Purchase of Alaska
Purchase of Hawaii
Purchase of Mexico
Purchase of France
Which of the following best describes a cause of the "New Imperialism"
need for raw materials
need for servants
need for manufactured goods
none of these
Why is the phrase "Manifest Destiny" relevant to this unit even though we already considered the frontier closed? (p7)
territories overseas were viewed as the new Manifest Destiny
we wanted to avoid the crimes of Manifest Destiny
we felt Europeans stole our idea of Manifest Destiny
none of these options
The belief in the racial superiority of Anglo-Saxons and Protestantism led to which of the following (p 8 & 9)
imperialism
isolationism
fiduciary responsibilities
none of these
Why did Republicans, on the whole, support expansionism? (p10)
they were allied with business leaders or were business leaders
they were allied with a welfare state or were welfare recipients
they were allied with the French and desired to control Afghanistan
none of these
Which of the following led to an increase in finances dedicated to modern steel ships (p 11)
Mahan argued that ships were crucial to securing foreign markets
Mahan argued that planes for trade were just too expensive
Seward argued that ships were crucial to securing foreign markets
Seward argued that planes for trade were just too expensive
Which of the following drove American interests toward "exotic places" (p12)
popular press
oil expansion
fork-knife
a lack of money
Pan-American goals manifested from which early American foreign policy? (p13, 14)
Monroe Doctrine
Dollar Diplomacy
Big Stick Policy (its a thing, I promise)
none of these
When there was a boundary dispute between Britain & Venezuela, the U.S. interfered because of which policy? (p15)
Monroe Doctrine
Great American Democracy
City Upon a Hill Ideal
Dollar Diplomacy
Which of the following was not a cause of the Spanish-American war? (p16-21)
American desire and protection of Cuban sugar plantations
growing wave of jingoism & Yellow Journalism
Restrained foreign policy indicating our lack of interest in Cuba
Sinking of the Maine
De Lome Letter criticizing President McKinley
The Teller Amendment stated which of the following? (p 23)
US had no intention of taking political control over Cuba after the Spanish American War
US had every intention of taking political control over Cuba after the Spanish American War
US had no intention of taking political control over the Phillipines after the Spanish American War
US had every intention of taking political control over Cuba after the Spanish American War
The length of the Spanish American war lent itself to which nickname? (p 24)
A splendid little war
A long trough of despair
A bubbly piece of pineapple
War, terrible war has brought humanity to a low, like the cantaloupe, which is the lowest of the fruit
Who was the expansionist that ordered the use of the new all-steel American Navy in the Philippines? (p 25)
Theodore Roosevelt
Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosvelt
Which of the following best describes a deciding factor in the Spanish-American war? (pg. 26)
Modernized American ships with guns
Old American ships with guns
Modernize American ships with ironsides
none of these
Group led by Roosevelt on San Juan hill in Cuba that was the most celebrated event of the war (p 28)
Rough Riders
Teacup Townies
Freedom Fliers
none of these
The Spanish Army in Cuba was well-trained and coordinated (p 28)
True
False
What happened in Santiago Bay? (p 28)
US Navy destroyed the Spanish fleet
Roosevelt took no prisoners
Spain won
The U.S.S. Maine was blown up
Which of the following led to the US annexation of Hawaii? pg. 29)
outbreak of war in the Philippines
outbreak of war in Cuba
peace treaties in Zimbabwe
none of these
Which of the following accurately lists results of the Treat of Peace? (p 30)
Cuban independence, acquisition of Guam & Puerto Rico, Philippines becomes a colony
Philippine independence, acquisition of Guam & Puerto Rico, Cuba becomes a colony
Guam independence, acquisition of Cuba & Puerto Rico, Philippines becomes a colony
Puerto Rican independence, acquisition of Cuba & Puerto Rico, Philippines becomes a colony
What elements about the results of the Spanish American war are represented with this political cartoon? (implied in reading)
theme of the civilizing mission
theme of equality for all
idea that the United States won the war
celebration of the Rough Riders
Which of the following sentiments is reflected in the image (p 32)
Acquiring the Philippines violated the principles of the Declaration of Independence
Acquiring the Philippines was necessary to civilize the pole
Hawaii was a wise choice for annexation
Puerto Rico should be annexed too
The following image is (implied in reading)
pro holding Philippines as a colony
against holding Philippines as a colony
Which of the following best depicts the insular cases? (p35)
the Constitution did not follow the flag (no extension of rights) via Supreme Court rulings
the Constitution followed the flag (extension of rights) via Supreme Court rulings
The Supreme Court was not allowed to decide about rights in colonies
none of these
The Platt Amendment limited Cuba's independence in that (p 36)
Cuba wasn't allowed to make treaties with foreign powers giving up its independence
Cuba wasn't allowed to make treaties with foreign powers to grow its economy
Cuba wasn't allowed to make treaties with the U.S. giving up its independence
none of these
The Platt Amendment limited Cuba's independence in that (p36)
The U.S. could intervene in Cuba's affairs to preserve its independence
The U.S. could not intervene in Cuba's affairs to preserve its independence
The U.S. was allowed to make Cuba cooperate with Spain
none of these
The Spanish American war led other countries to view the U.S. as a (p 39)
first-class power
backward country
German ally
none of these
The South felt a greater allegiance to the Union after the Spanish American war (p39)
true
false
McKinley won the election in 1900 against William Jennings Bryan because (p 38)
the prosperity of gained with a gold standard and expansion to the Philippines, Bryan's platform was no longer relevant
the economic decline associated with a gold standard and expansion to the Philippines, Bryan's platform was no longer relevant
the prosperity of gained with a gold standard and expansion to the Philippines, McKinley's platform was no longer relevant
the prosperity of gained with a gold standard and expansion to the Philippines, Bryan's platform more relevant than ever
Which of the following phrase is used to describe areas under European control in China (p40)
spheres of influence
zones of control
flex foundations
none of these
The Open Door policy proposed by John Hay (McKinley's Secretary of State) is best described as policy asserting that (p40)
all nations would have equal trading privileges in China
that the United States should have more trading privileges in China
that no nation should have trading privileges in China, that would be taking advantage
that China should negotiate its own trading situation
Because no nation rejected the Open Door Policy, the US assumed (p40)
all accepted the Open Door policy
the Open Door policy was rejected
the Open Door policy was temporarily halted
none of these
The Boxer Rebellion was in response to (p41)
hatred of foreign influence in China
desire for more foreign influence in China
hatred of foreign influence in Japan
none of these
How did the second round of Hay's notes influence American foreign policy toward China? (p42)
US would commit to maintaining China's territorial integrity & safeguard impartial trade with China
US would commit to overtaking China's territorial integrity & safeguard impartial trade with China
US would commit to maintaining China's territorial integrity & override impartial trade with China
none of these
What was meant by Theodore Roosevelt's statement "speak softly and carry a big stick" (p44)
act boldly, avoid empty talk
talk boldly, avoid any action
Theodore Roosevelt became president after (p44)
McKinley was assasinated
McKinley was impeached
McKinley resigned
McKinley went to get Starbucks in the Wabac machine and the machine broke down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzEI15FQ_io
The US wanted a canal built in Panama in order to (p45)
have better access Puerto Rico & Philippines
have better access Alaska & Philippines
have better access Puerto Rico & Alaska
none of these
Why did the US spark a revolt for Panamanian independence? (p46)
because Columbia was being difficult in regard to potential Panama Canal building
so the US could then take over Panama and then control Columbia
So Roosevelt could demonstrate "speak softly and carry a big stick)
none of these
Overall, the American public was proud of the tactics Roosevelt took to secure the canal (p48)
true
false
Which of the following describes Roosevelt's application of the Big Stick Policy in Latin America? (p49)
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
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
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
none of these
Roosevelt's intervention in Latin America was referred to as the (p49)
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Roosevelt Tangential Policy to the Monroe Establishment
Port Authority Acts
none of these
Roosevelt's actions in Latin America created a trusting relationship with the entire region of Latin America (p50)
true
false
In p51, how is the American relationship with Japan depicted?
at first friendly and grew competitive
at first competitive then grew friendly
Why were the Japanese annoyed at the US as a result of the treaty of Portsmouth? (p52)
Japan thought they deserved more from Russia
Russia received nothing and Japan thought they would seek retribution
Which of the following best describes the "Gentlemen's Agreement" between President Roosevelt, Japan, and Japanese Americans? (p53)
Japan promised to limit Japanese immigration to the US if California would repeal its discriminatory laws
California promised to limit Japanese immigration to the US if Japan would repeal its discriminatory laws
Which of the following is an example of Roosevelt's "Speak Softly & Carry a Big Stick" (p54)
Sailing the Great White Fleet around the world
Sailing the Great White Fleet and shooting guns around the world
Hosting diplomatic sessions and treaties on the Great White Fleet
none of these
Both the US and Japan (p55)
held Pacific possessions
held Atlantic possessions
did not care to cooperate
none of these
What actions did Theodore Roosevelt take to help shape our image as a youthful nation arriving on a world stage? (p56)
expanded territory, intervened in international conflicts and sought international peace
limited territorial expansion, intervened in international conflicts and sought international peace
expanded territory, created international conflicts and sought international peace
expanded territory, created international conflicts and avoided international peace
Taft differed from Theodore Roosevelt in regard to East Asia and Latin America in that (p58)
Taft believed more in private American financial investment
Roosevelt believed more in private American financial investment
Taft believed more in communist based financial investment
none of these
What event kept American railroad investments in China from coming into fruition? (p59)
inability to build into Manchuria because of a Japanese & Russian agreement
inability to build into Japan because of a Japanese & Russian agreement
complete agreement and containment of the Open Door Policy
none of these
Which of the following describes the Lodge Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine? (p61)
non-European powers would be excluded from owning territory in the Western Hemisphere
non-European powers would be excluded from owning territory in the East Hemisphere
non-European powers would be excluded from owning territory in the Pacific
European powers would be excluded from owning territory in the Western Hemisphere
Japan disliked the Lodge Corollary (p61)
true
false
The New Freedom approach of Wilson differed from Taft in that (p62)
Wilson wanted a moral approach to foreign affairs, Taft emphasized a approach financial
Wilson wanted a financial approach to foreign affairs, Taft emphasized a moral approach
Who was Wilson's Secretary of State (pg 63)
William Jennings Bryan
Richard Nixon
Theodore Roosevelt
none of these
Which of the following best describes a change Wilson wanted to make in American foreign policy with the Philippines (p64)
Allowed rights and promised independence in the future
Allowed rights and denied independence in the future
What did the Wilson administration do for Puerto Rico? (p65)
granted US citizenship to all inhabitants and provided for limited self-government
granted Cuban citizenship to all inhabitants and provided for limited self-government
did not citizenship to all inhabitants but provided for limited self-government
none of these
What did Wilson do with the Panama canal that angered American nationalists
required US ships to pay the standard canal toll
exempted US ships from paying the standard canal toll
none of these
Wilson was consistent with his policy of anti-colonialism in all areas of the world (p68)
true
false
Rebel leader from Mexico that murdered several people in Texas & New Mexico that Wilson send troops into Mexico to capture (p61)
Pancho Villa
General Huerta
