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American Imperialism

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This type of foreign policy encourages stronger nations to extend their influence over weaker ones.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Globalism

d)

Communism

2.

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

a)

John Kennedy

b)

John Lennon

c)

John Wayne

d)

John Hay

3.

Also known as “big stick” diplomacy, this official American policy stated that any disorder in Latin America could force the United States to act as international police power in order to protect American economic interests. What is it?

a)

Dollar Diplomacy

b)

Moral Diplomacy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Open Door Policy

4.

The Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War, resulted in the US acquisition of-

a)

Honduras, Colombia, and Cuba

b)

Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile

c)

Samoa, the Philippines, and Hawaii

d)

the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

5.

Sensationalized events in Cuba by American newspapers eager for war with Spain.

a)

Propaganda

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Spanish American War

d)

Yellow Journalism

6.

President Taft’s foreign policy toward Latin America advocating investment.

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Roosevelt Corollary

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

7.

Completed in 1914 connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans.

a)

Suez Canal

b)

Big Dig

c)

Panama Revolution

d)

Panama Canal

8.
Military historian who emphasized the need for a strong navy
a)
Frederick J. Turner
b)
Matthew Perry
c)
Queen Liluokalani
d)
Alfred T. Mahan
9.

Who was struggling to gain independence from Spain?

a)

Puerto Rico

b)

Cuba

c)

The Bahamas

d)

Aruba

10.

The United States began to act as an "international police force" as a result of...

a)

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

b)

The Monroe Corollary to the Roosevelt Doctrine

c)

The Baseball Bat Doctrine

d)

The International Police Force Doctrine

11.

This was built by the United States to make trade much easier by cutting a route through Central America

a)

Erie Canal

b)

Panama Canal

c)

Cuban Canal

d)

Spanish Canal

12.
Why was Alaska called "Seward's folly"?
a)
Americans didn't own a territory so far north
b)
It was a frozen wasteland with no resources
c)
U.S. had already annexed Samoa, and didn't need another territory
d)
Thought two-cents an acre was too expensive
13.
How did the Roosevelt Corollary alter or change  the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
the corollary completely destroyed the Monroe Doctrine
b)
The corollary had no effect on the Monroe Doctrine
c)
The corollary strengthened the Monroe Doctrine by allowing the U.S. to act as an international police force
14.
The purpose of the Open Door Policy proposed by Secretary of State John Hay in 1899 was to
a)
protect U.S. interests by establishing equal trading rights in China.
b)
establish a trade embargo against Japan until the Japanese withdrew from Korea.
c)
form a military alliance with countries opposed to German aggression.
d)
encourage Asian nations to form an economic coalition.
15.
-USS Maine sinks  
-Rough Riders aid the U.S. military in achieving victory  
-United States acquires Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines 

The events above are related to which of the following?
a)
War of 1812
b)
Spanish American War
c)
Mexican American War
d)
World War I
16.
Involvement in the Spanish American War, acquisition of Hawaii, and introduction of the Open Door Policy were actions taken by the U.S. government to 
a)
establish military alliances with other countries.
b)
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials in Latin American and the Pacific.
c)
begin the policy of Manifest Destiny.
d)
support isolationist forces in Congress.
17.

What country wanted their Independence from Spain

a)

Cuba

b)

Philippines

c)

Ghouta

d)

Mexico

18.
What was a result of Yellow Journalism?
a)
Economic growth for the readers
b)
Public opinion for the war increased
c)
Public outcry against the war increased.
d)
US won the Spanish American War
19.

U.S. policy of using the nation’s economic power to exert influence over other countries.

a)

Dollar Diplomacy

b)

Moral Diplomacy

c)

Big Stick Policy

d)

Roosevelt Corollary

20.

Imperialism is a policy in which stronger nations ________

a)

extend economic, political, or military control over weaker territories

b)

extend political and social control over another strong country

c)

extend social and economic control over another strong country

d)

extend military, social, and economic control over weaker territories

21.

The Open Door Policy-

a)

allowed for open trade with China

b)

restricted trade with China

c)

opened trade with Japan

d)

restricted trade with Japan

22.

Yellow journalists created support for the Spanish-American War by writing articles about which of the following?

a)

political popularity of President William McKinley’s decisions

b)

efforts of the United States to control Mexico

c)

destruction of United States sugar plantations by Hawaiians

d)

sinking of the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor

23.
The voyage of part of the US navy around the world for goodwill visits in 1907 was called the
a)
Gentleman's Agreement
b)
Great White Fleet
c)
Roosevelt Corollary
d)
Big Stick Policy
24.
TR received the Nobel Peace Prize for his handling of which major international dispute?
a)
Panama Canal Crisis
b)
Russo-Japanese War
c)
Gentleman's Agreement
d)
Roosevelt Corollary
25.

American anger grew after the release of a letter written by the Spanish Minister to the U.S. that insulted president McKinley. What was it called?

a)

de Lome Letter

b)

Open Door Notes

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Letters from Birmingham

26.
What does the policy "speak softly and carry a big stick" mean?
a)
always whisper when speaking to others
b)
use force to get what you want 
c)
discuss issues but use your "forces" if you need to
d)
it is important to talk out your problems
27.
The right to intervene and exercise power over Latin American countries was part of the
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Roosevelt Corollary
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Constitution of the United States
28.

How did the explosion aboard the USS Maine lead to the outbreak of the Spanish American War?

a)

The explosion aboard the USS Maine killed hundreds of Spanish politicians, civilians, and military advisers.

b)

American newspapers blamed the explosion aboard the USS Maine on the Spanish, creating public support for war.

c)

Spanish leaders attacked the USS Maine, causing it to explode.

d)

Cuban slaves tried to escape aboard the USS Maine, and many died.

29.

What motivated the United States to adopt a policy of imperialism and take control of new territories after the Spanish-American War?

a)

the desire to find more natural resources and have markets for finished products

b)

the need for new places for Americans to live to stop overcrowding

c)

the desire to learn about new cultures and people

d)

the desire to get new technology and ideas from the territories

30.
1903- The 48 mile international waterway allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, saving about 8,000 miles. ¨Expansion of World trade. 
a)
Platt Amendment 
b)
Monroe Doctrine 
c)
Boxer Rebellion 
d)
Panama Canal 
31.
What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?
a)
End the Boxer Rebellion
b)
Ensure trading rights with China
c)
Win leaseholds in China
d)
Establish a sphere of influence
32.
The passing of what piece of United States legislation sparked the Boxer Rebellion?
a)
the Platt Amendment
b)
the Monroe Doctrine
c)
the Open Door Policy
d)
the Chinese Exclusion Act
33.
What policy gave the United States justification for helping Cuba?
a)
Big Stick Diplomacy
b)
Declaration of Human Rights
c)
Monroe Doctrine
d)
Dollar Diplomacy
34.
According to the Roosevelt Corollary, what was the role of the US in the Western Hemisphere? 
a)
Ok for Europeans to imperialize
b)
international police force
c)
allow imperialism in the Americas
d)
allow European nations to take over
35.
Why did the US encourage a Panamanian Revolution against Colombia? 
a)
to allow nationalism
b)
to build the Panama Canal
c)
to spread imperialism
d)
to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary and establish a naval base
36.

Which country emerged as a world power in the late 1890s?

a)

Great Britain

b)

United States

c)

Cuba

d)

Spain

37.
 How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?
a)
The U.S. took it with military force.
b)
Bought it from Colombia for $10 million
c)
Made a deal with  Panama after the U.S. helped it  gain their independence from Colombia
d)
The U.S. rented it from Panama
38.
China was divided into___________________________ by foreign powers 
a)
Colonies 
b)
Protectorates 
c)
Spheres of Influence
d)
Empires
39.

Mahan's book influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by- (select TWO)

a)

advocating overseas expansion

b)

emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs

c)

demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade

d)

arguing against forming overseas alliances

e)

emphasizing the need to protect U.S. overseas interests.

40.
Sanford B. Dole is remembered for having expanded US power by 
a)
leading troops in the Spanish American War 
b)
working for annexation of Hawaii as a state 
c)
passing legislation to increase funding for the navy 
d)
negotiating treaties with the Philippine gov't 
41.

The cartoon illustrates the actions of President Theodore Roosevelt in

a)

securing the land to build the

Panama Canal

b)

leading troops in the

Spanish-American War

c)

ending the war between Russia

and Japan

d)

improving diplomatic relations

with Latin American nations

42.

Pres. Taft increased investment & aid to Latin American countries to build roads, harbors, and increase trade

a)

Dollar Diplomacy

b)

Gunboat Diplomacy

c)

Isolationism

d)

Expansionism

43.

The United States began to act as an "international police force" as a result of...

a)

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

b)

The Monroe Corollary to the Roosevelt Doctrine

c)

The Baseball Bat Doctrine

d)

The International Police Force Doctrine

44.

What was the policy of dollar diplomacy?

a)

Sending the US Navy's "Great White Fleet" on a circumnavigation of the world

b)

Exercising an international police power in Latin America

c)

encourage U.S. investment in Latin American businesses.

d)

Taking decisive action far in advance of any likely crisis

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