WorksheetsAmerican Imperialism
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
During the late nineteenth century, many anti-imperialists worried that imperialism might threaten United States democratic values by....
opening more doors of diplomacy
considering the needs of native peoples
violating fundamental human rights
establishing protection for weaker countries
Which of the following is the most accurate example of President Taft's policy of "dollar diplomacy?"
allowing for the nationalization of Latin American property owned by US citizens.
exerting economic influence rather than military force in Latin American countries
using international trade organizations to stabilize Latin American economies
maintaining a military force to discourage European colonization in Latin America
One form of imperialism is the extension of a nation's political and economic power through the acquisition of territory. Which of the following conflicts involved American imperialism?
The Civil War
The Spanish-American War
World War I
World War II
Americans in the late 19th century who favored annexation of the Hawaiian islands most commonly supported their position by pointing out Hawaii's....
rich mineral resources
highly skilled population
industrial strength
strategic location
"Remember the Maine" is a memorable slogan and rallying cry in American History. The slogan symbolizes the onset of which of the following wars?
World War I
The Spanish American War
World War II
Korean War
The acquisition of the Hawaiian Islands in 1898 was a result of United States -----
Imperialism
Progressivism
Socialism
Isolationism
Following the defeat of Spain in the Spanish-American War, the United States assumed political control over which country with the passage of the Platt Amendment?
Mexico
the Philippines
Cuba
the Dominican Republic
What tactic did Theodore Roosevelt use to get the Panama Canal built?
He supported a rebellion against the Colombian government
He forced the Colombian government to sign the 1903 Hay-Herran treaty
He leased the canal zone from an international company
He seized Panama from Spain after the Spanish-American War
A major reason the United States began to seek colonies during the late 1890's was that the....
Monroe Doctrine reuired such action
expansion of American industry made acquiring new markets and additional resources desirable
population pressures within the United States had become more severe
cold-war rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union had heightened
The United States supported the Open Door policy toward China mainly to...
construct military bases
bring about democratic government
encourage European nations to leave
increase trading opportunities
The principle 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 nations was established by the....
Good Neighbor Policy
Open Door policy
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Marshall Plan
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
