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CS 21: Unsuccessful Isolationism

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Because of the Monroe Doctrine, the United States became a powerful leader in the ____________ hemisphere.
a)
northern
b)
southern
c)
western
d)
eastern
2.
The Monroe Doctrine would be an example of
a)
U.S. Foreign Policy
b)
U.S. Domestic Policy
3.

1. Which of the following was a major reason for the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

discourage United States trade with Latin America

b)

defend the Panama Canal from Great Britain

c)

prevent further European colonization in the Americas

d)

provide economic aid to Latin American nations

4.

The issuance of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was prompted by?

a)

The Russian annexation of Alaska.

b)

President Monroe's hope of increasing his popularity with the American public.

c)

the fear that Europeans might intervene in Latin America to restore Spanish colonial rule.

d)

Continuing British policies of naval impressment.

5.

The Monroe Doctrine was an effort to stop European nations from interfering in which of the following?

a)

each other's business.

b)

the American continents.

c)

the Asian continent

d)

the United States' affairs.

6.

Which U.S. President is associated with "Big Stick Diplomacy"?

a)

Grover Cleveland

b)

William McKinley

c)

Teddy Roosevelt

d)

Woodrow Wilson

7.

Which of the following was a consequence of the building of the Panama Canal?

a)

More tourists travelled to Europe.

b)

The U.S. military intervened b/t Colombia and Panama.

c)

The travel time between Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was reduced dramatically.

d)

T. Roosevelt won the Nobel peace prize.

8.

What is the American foreign policy that minimizes the use or threat of military force and instead uses its economic power in foreign countries?

a)

missionary diplomacy

b)

big stick diplomacy

c)

dollar diplomacy

9.

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

10.

What law did the US establish to establish trade in China?

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Platt Amendment

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Treaty of Versailles

11.
The __________ asserted that the United States should act as Latin Americas's police power, intervening to restore order when necessary.
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
Foraker Act
c)
Platt Amendment
d)
"big stick" diplomacy
12.
Roosevelt's _________ depended on a strong military to achieve U.S. goals.
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
"big stick" diplomacy
c)
"moral diplomacy"
d)
"dollar diplomacy"
13.

A strong country taking over a weaker for power, money, resources, or belief in cultural superiority

a)

Acquisition

b)

Imperialism

c)

Annex

d)

Diplomacy

14.

To add (an area or region) to a country, state, etc. To take control of a territory or place

a)

Acquisition

b)

Open Door Policy

c)

Annex

d)

Moral Diplomacy

15.

A written agreement between countries in which they agree to do a particular thing or to help each other

a)

Imperialism

b)

Yellow Journalism

c)

Annex

d)

Treaty

16.

When governments make decisions by working together

a)

Big Stick Diplomacy

b)

Dollar Diploamcy

c)

Diplomacy

d)

Moral Diplomacy

17.

Which of the following stimulated US imperialism?

a)

Need for a new source of cheap labor

b)

Desire to expand slavery

c)

Desire to curb big business

d)

A belief in the cultural superiority of the Anglo-Saxon Culture

18.

How did many Americans justify imperialism?

a)

We were spreading democracy

b)

We were spreading Christianity

c)

We were providing loans

d)

We were providing educational opportunities

19.

This American organization was opposed to the U.S. becoming an empire.

a)

Anti-nationalist league

b)

Anti-immigration league

c)

Anti-imperialist league

d)

Anti-internationalist league

20.

__________warned against the establishment of any additional European colonies in Latin America.

a)

Roosevelt Corollary

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

William H. Taft

21.

Which president said “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The U.S. Navy is the “big stick” he is referring to.

a)

Woodrow Wilson

b)

William H. Taft

c)

Teddy Roosevelt

22.

This foreign policy was aimed at protecting US business in Latin America.

a)

Moral Diplomacy

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

e)

Open Door Policy

23.

This foreign policy by Theodore Roosevelt was used to secure the Panama Canal. The US will negotiate, but we also have a "Great White Fleet".

a)

Moral Diplomacy

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

e)

Open Door Policy

24.

Which of the following foreign policies was used to acquire the land necessary to build a canal in Panama?

a)

Big Stick Policy

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Moral Diplomacy

d)

Treaty of Paris

25.

Why did Theodore Roosevelt help support a revolt against Columbia?

a)

Columbia refused to comply with trade agreements

b)

He wanted to establish a naval base in Columbia

c)

He wanted to establish a colony in Columbia

d)

He wanted to build the Panama Canal

26.

What does this map support?

a)

US fought the Spanish navy in Atlantic and Pacific

b)

Spanish-American War led to new US territories

c)

America became a colonial power in South America by surrounding it

d)

Panama Canal is critical to US trade

27.
TR's addition to the Monroe Doctrine that allowed US intervention was called the
a)
Gentleman's Agreement
b)
Treaty of Porstmouth
c)
Roosevelt Corollary
d)
Great White Fleet
28.

It was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, stating the United States had the right to protect its economic interests in South and Central America by using military force.

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Moral Diplomacy

29.

President Taft's policy of linking American business interests abroad

a)

Moral Diplomcay

b)

Open Door Policy

c)

Dollar Diplomacy

d)

Big Stick Diplomacy

30.
The settlement of the dispute over Japanese immigration by TR was called the
a)
Root-Takahira Agreement
b)
Great White Fleet
c)
Gentleman's Agreement
d)
Panama Canal Crisis
31.

This foreign policy was supported by Woodrow Wilson. The US would only support nations with the same moral beliefs in democracy as the US.

a)

Moral Diplomacy

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

e)

Open Door Policy

32.

This foreign policy made the US a "police force" of the Western Hemisphere.

a)

Moral Diplomacy

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

e)

Open Door Policy

33.

The desire of the US to join the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans led to ___.

a)

the election of Theodore Roosevelt.

b)

the Spanish American war.

c)

the building of the Panama Canal.

34.

This diplomatic policy helped bring US economic interests into China.

a)

Dollar Diplomacy

b)

Open Door Policy

c)

Moral Diplomacy

d)

Big Stick Diplomacy

35.

President Taft's policy of linking American business interests to diplomatic interests abroad.

a)

Dollar Diplomacy

b)

Roosevelt Corollary

c)

Monroe Doctrine

d)

Good Neighbor Policy

36.

What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy that claimed that we would use our military to protect our country, trading partners, and neighbors?

a)

Moral Diplomacy

b)

Big Stick Diplomacy

c)

Dollar Diplomacy

d)

Isolationism

37.

What is an example of Isolationism?

a)

The annexation of Hawaii

b)

America remaining neutral through most of WW1

c)

The United States helping Cuba in the Spanish-American Wa

d)

America providing arms to England through the Lend-Lease Act

38.

The ______ was a foreign policy addition to the Monroe Doctrine that claimed that the US would use its military to protect its trading partners and neighbors in the West.

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Isolationism

39.

A major goal of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to

a)

encourage immigration from Latin American nations

b)

strengthen the national commitment to Manifest Destiny

c)

prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

d)

improve trade opportunities with Asian nations

40.

What did George Washington warn against in his farewell address?

a)

to be prepared for battle against England.

b)

to make additional colonies in Cuba and Puerto Rico.

c)

to stay out of foreign affairs.

d)

to only let future presidents have one term in office.

41.

The Monroe Doctrine said that....

a)

Europe should help America police the world.

b)

America should expand into Europe.

c)

America should police the Caribbean.

d)

Europe should stay out of North and South American affairs.

42.

The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to ....

a)

The Declaration of Independence.

b)

The Roosevelt Plan.

c)

The Monroe Doctrine.

d)

The US Constitution.

43.

Imperialism is all of these except....

a)

getting involved in foreign affairs.

b)

telling other countries what you think.

c)

having business agreements with other nations.

d)

improving the rules within our states.

44.

Which of these is not true?

a)

Isolationism is likely to start friendships and wars with other countries.

b)

Expansionism is expanding into new territories, but not necessarily getting involved with other countries.

c)

Isolationism is when you isolate your country from foreign affairs.

d)

Imperialism is getting involved in foreign affairs.

45.

How was the United States able to gain control of the ten-mile wide section though Panama upon which the canal was built?

a)

by declaring war against Colombia

b)

by helping the Panamanians become independent from Colombia

c)

by paying by fighting Panama for control of the land

d)

by helping Panamanians become independent AND by paying $10 million plus $250,000 per year to lease the land

46.
The Roosevelt Corollary stated:
a)
the United States would stay out of European affairs
b)
the United States would intervene if European countries sent troops to Latin America
c)
the Monroe Doctrine was wrong
d)
the Dominican Republic didn’t need to pay their debts    
47.

What did George Washington believe about U.S. foreign policy?

a)

The United States should avoid permanent alliances with other nations.

b)

The United States should form trade agreements with major European countries.

c)

The United States should form permanent alliances to help maintain world peace.

d)

The United States should never communicate with other nations under any circumstances.

48.

The Monroe Doctrine stated that the United States would

a)

ask for permission from Spain to trade with South American colonies.

b)

defend British colonies from Spanish attacks.

c)

no longer tolerate European intervention in the Western Hemisphere.

d)

seek to colonize large parts of Venezuela and Brazil.

49.

President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy encouraged

a)

aiding foreign businesses over American businesses.

b)

building military bases in Latin America and Asia.

c)

protecting citizens abroad by cutting their taxes and extending them loans.

d)

protecting U.S. trade and investment in Latin America and As

50.

President Wilson's Moral Diplomacy focused on

a)

preventing the spread of foreign businesses in the United States.

b)

spreading American democratic ideals of liberty and freedom to other nations.

c)

using all necessary force to put down revolts in South America.

d)

using economic aid to fund goodwill projects in Asia and Western Europe.

51.

Self-determination refers to the right of people in other nations to

a)

ask for financial aid from other countries and use it as they see fit.

b)

choose their own government free from outside influence.

c)

form their own militaries and use them to invade other nations.

d)

trade and form alliances freely with other nations.

52.

What was the purpose of John Hay's Open Door Policy?

a)

to allow any nation to freely trade in China

b)

to allow people from any nation to travel freely in China

c)

to allow U.S. citizens to vote in Chinese elections

d)

to allow U.S. citizens to cheaply immigrate to China

53.

Idea that a country should focus on its own problems and avoid international commitments

a)

isolationism

b)

Axis Powers

c)

fascism

d)

Mein Kampf

e)

Manchuria

54.

In 1928 the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin began a massive effort to _______________ .

a)

overthrow communism.

b)

industrialize his country.

c)

educate the peasants.

d)

increase trade.

55.

One of the new political parties to rise during the political and economic chaos in Germany after World War I was the National Socialist German Workers' Party, also known as the ____________ .

a)

Socialist Party

b)

Nazi Party

c)

Fascist Party

d)

Bolshevik Party

56.

The United States felt stronger about being ______________ after WWI, especially since nations struggled to pay back debts from that war.

a)

antagonists

b)

militarists

c)

isolationists

d)

facist

57.

FDR believed in ___________________ which was the idea that trade between nations creates prosperity and helps prevent war.

a)

interventionism

b)

neutrality

c)

isolationism

d)

internationalism

58.
Mussolini called himself “Il Duce” which means ___________________________?
a)
The leader
b)
Iron ruler
c)
Fist of steel
d)
Great guy
59.
One of these is NOT a goal of Hitler’s for Germany.
a)
Unit all German speaking people
b)
Regain lost lands
c)
Create a master German race called Aryans
d)
Give land back to Italy
60.
Who was the President during WWII?
a)
Herbert Hoover
b)
Abraham Lincoln 
c)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
61.
What is a dictator?
a)
Someone who helps a country in need
b)
Someone who gives control of the government to the people
c)
Someone who gains complete control of a country's government
62.
Who became the dictator of Germany and led that country into WWII?
a)
Winston Churchill
b)
Benito Mussolini
c)
Adolf Hitler
63.
What was the name of Hitler's form of government which denied individual freedoms took complete power of the Germany?
a)
democracy
b)
fascism
c)
dictatorship 
d)
monarchy 
64.
Who was Benito Mussolini?
a)
The fascist ruler of Italy
b)
The fascist ruler of Germany
c)
The fascist ruler of France
d)
The fascist ruler of England
65.
Why did Great Britain and France declare war on Germany?
a)
Germany attacked England
b)
Germany Attacked France
c)
Germany attacked Gelgium
d)
Germany attacked Poland
66.

What are characteristics of a totalitarian leader?

a)

Uses military to control society

b)

Uses fear as a primary motivator

c)

Controls flow of information

d)

Remakes society around a specific ideology

67.

Benito Mussolini promised which of the following to his people?

a)

To defeat Nazi Germany and Hitler saving Europe

b)

More military tanks and planes to look stronger

c)

To regain the glory days of the Roman Empire

d)

To control Switzerland and it's amazing skiing mountains

68.

Which of the following were reasons for Germany's dislike for the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Austria and Hungary was split up

b)

Germany was forced to take complete blame

c)

Germany was forced to pay enormous war debts

d)

Germany's strong military was cut down to 100,000 men

69.

Allied Europeans and the League of Nations used appeasement with Nazi Germany early on, appeasement is to

a)

creating confrontation with someone in order to get them to back down right away

b)

giving Nazi Germany what they want to avoid confrontation not wanting another war

c)

taunting the citizens of Nazi Germany in order to force Hitler to make a bad choice

d)

Ignoring the issue of Hitler's conquests hoping that he will end up hurting himself

70.

Choose ALL of the following leaders who practiced Fascism

a)

Benito Mussolini

b)

Joseph Stalin

c)

Francisco Franco

d)

Adolf Hitler

71.

Soviet Leader Joseph Stalin used what type of government to assume complete control of his people?

a)

Fascism

b)

Democracy

c)

Communism

d)

Socialism

72.

What would Germany do as a result of the worldwide economic depression following World War ?

a)

Grant its colonies independence because they were too expensive.

b)

Increased their reparation payments to France and Britain

c)

Turned to fascist leaders who rallied the country around nationalism.

d)

Implemented an Absolute Monarchy.

73.

How did the Nazi leadership of Germany respond to the problems of the Great Depression?

a)

Germany incorporated a New Deal program

b)

The Nazi government took command of the economy

c)

The people formed a multi-coalition government

d)

Adolf Hitler promoted a classless society

74.
What was one reason the Nazi programs and policies of the early 1930s appealed to many people in Germany?
a)
The people were frustrated with their current political and economic situation.
b)
Germany had been denied membership to the UN.
c)
Communism had been forced on them. 
d)
Germans fear that the British and French would take control. 
75.

What is Propaganda?

a)

information created to show one point of view and influence people

b)

War information from the battlefield

c)

information created to show the facts about an issue

76.

Why was the United States called the "arsenal of democracy" in 1940?

a)

The leaders in the democratic nations of Europe were educated in the United States.

b)

Most of the battles to defend worldwide democracy took place on American soil.

c)

The United States supervised elections in European nations before the war.

d)

The United States provided much of the weaponry needed to fight the Axis powers.

77.
Who promised to restore Germany to its former power?
a)
Joseph Stalin
b)
Benito Mussolini
c)
Adolf Hitler
d)
Napoleon Bonaparte
78.
A system of government that exerts complete control over its citizens; individuals have no rights and all opposition to the government is suppressed
a)
Monarchy
b)
Totalitarianism
c)
Democracy
d)
Communism
79.

Both Hitler and Mussolini rose to power in their country because of _______________?

a)

Election Laws

b)

Economic problems

c)

World War II

d)

The death of a king

80.

Stalin ruled over which country?

a)

Great Britain

b)

Italy

c)

Germany

d)

Soviet Union

81.
How did American policy gradually change with the advancing of World War II? 
a)
 out of isolationism into direct involvement in the war
b)
 became more isolated from world events
c)
 refused economic aid to Allies
d)
became allies with Germany and stayed neutral
82.
During the 1930s, American foreign policy emphasized neutrality, but this position  changed when the United States began 
a)
supplying weapons to Japan 
b)
supplying weapons to Germany 
c)
supplying weapons to Italy 
d)
giving economic aid to the Allies 
83.
The policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries is —
a)
nationalism 
b)
socialism 
c)
 isolationism 
d)
imperialism
84.
The practice of giving in to aggression in order to avoid war.
a)
Genocide
b)
Mein Kampf
c)
Appeasement
d)
Blitzkrieg
85.
a non-interventionist policy aimed at improving relations with Latin America and establishing for a mutual defense
a)
Good Neighbor Policy
b)
Four Freedoms
c)
Arsenal of Democracy
d)
Atlantic Charter
86.

laws passed to limit U.S. involvement in future wars.

No sale of war weapons to nations involved within conflict.

a)

Cash-and-Carry

b)

Lend-Lease Act

c)

Selective Training and Service Act

d)

Neutrality Acts

87.
law that allowed nations at war to purchase U.S. goods if they paid in full and transported the goods themselves
a)
Cash-and-Carry
b)
Lend-Lease Act
c)
Selective Training and Service Act
d)
Neutrality Acts
88.
law that gave the government power to give war materials to Great Britain without regard for its ability to pay
a)
Cash-and-Carry
b)
Lend-Lease Act
c)
Selective Training and Service Act
d)
Neutrality Acts
89.

a statement of British and American goals for the postwar world following the defeat of the Nazis

a)

Good Neighbor Policy

b)

Four Freedoms

c)

Arsenal of Democracy

d)

Atlantic Charter

90.
an attempt to halt aggressive expansion; the U.S. cut off oil and tin exports and froze assets in U.S. banks
a)
Sanctions on Japan
b)
U.S.S. Panay Incident
c)
Pearl Harbor
d)
Mukden Incident
91.
What did the US do to try and make Japan stop attacking China?
a)
bombed them
b)
cut off supplies of food
c)
cut off supplies of iron, steel, and oil
d)
nothing
92.

What was the primary focus of United States foreign policy prior to the outbreak of World War II?

a)

defend the price of freedom of the seas

b)

contain the spread of communism

c)

retreat from international affairs and become isolationists

d)

fulfill collective security agreements with Western European nations

93.

What international agreement attempted to outlaw war?

a)

Dawes Act

b)

Harpers Act

c)

Kellogg-Briand Pact

d)

Geneva Code

94.

Which of the following were dictators who rose to power in the 1920s and 1930s?

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Hideki Tojo

c)

Benito Mussolini

d)

Winston Churchill

95.

What term means giving into an aggressor in order to achieve peace and was responsible for the rise of dictators in the 1920s & 1930s?

a)

containment

b)

appeasement

c)

assimilation

d)

detente

96.

What was different about the Neutrality Act of 1939 form the Neutrality Acts of 1935 or 1937?

a)

1939 added Germany to the list of nations the US would not war with

b)

1939 allowed a "cash-and-carry" policy towards arms sales

c)

1939 only applied to Britain

d)

1939 only allowed money to flow to warring nations

97.

What was FDR's response to Japanese aggression in the Pacific?

a)

declared war on Japan

b)

calls for international quarantine of Japan

c)

joins the League of Nations against Japan

d)

holds a conference in San Francisco

98.

“National Defense at Any Expense, but Keep Our Boys at Home.”

This 1941 slogan of the America First Committee promoted

a)

globalism

b)

protective tariffs

c)

isolationism

d)

reduced military spending

99.

Before entry into World War I and before entry into World War II, the United States adopted foreign policies that

a)

stopped the spread of European aggression

b)

supported peace efforts of international organizations

c)

favored democratic nations but were officially neutral

d)

encouraged war by signing collective security treaties

100.

The Washington Naval Conference (1921), the Kellogg-Briand Pact (1928), and the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s were all attempts by the United States to

a)

increase military spending

b)

show support for the United Nations

c)

assume a position of world leadership

d)

avoid policies likely to lead to war

101.

Adoption of the “cash and carry” policy in 1939 and passage of the Lend-Lease Act in 1941 showed a growing commitment of the United States to

a)

provide aid to the Allied nations

b)

force the Japanese out of Korea

c)

increase trade with Italy

d)

end German violations of American territory

102.

The Lend-Lease Act was passed by Congress in 1941 primarily to

a)

assist Great Britain in World War II

b)

stabilize the international banking system

c)

maintain the traditional policy of strict neutrality toward Germany

d)

encourage trade with Japan

103.

The Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937 were enacted by Congress to

a)

help the United States recover from the Great Depression

b)

stop Nazi Germany from conquering Europe

c)

aid the Americans who fought in the Spanish Civil War

d)

prevent the United States from being drawn into another world war

104.

The Lend-Lease Act of 1941 significantly changed United States policy toward nations involved in World War II because it

a)

supplied war materials to Allied nations without a declaration of war

b)

imposed a trade boycott on Germany and Japan

c)

authorized the seizure of British assets in the United States

d)

approved the appeasement policies of the French and British governments

105.

Which trend in United States foreign policy is shown by the passage of the Neutrality Act of 1939, the destroyers for bases deal of 1940, and the Lend-Lease Act of 1941?

a)

withdrawal from overseas colonies

b)

expansion of trade with the Axis powers

c)

increase in support for the Allied powers

d)

reduction in war preparedness

106.

The entrance of the United States into World War II was preceded by

a)

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s successful effort to end the Holocaust in Europe

b)

unauthorized presidential use of United States troops in Japan

c)

American aid to help Great Britain defend itself against German aggression

d)

legislation encouraging the immigration of war refugees

107.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt said the United States needed to become the “great arsenal of democracy” mainly because he was trying to

a)

increase the number of Supreme Court justices

b)

assist the Allied nations

c)

limit the influence of the defense industry

d)

gain public support for a third term

108.

Which action is an example of international appeasement?

a)

Congress authorizing the Manhattan Project

b)

Japan attacking Pearl Harbor

c)

Germany signing a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union

d)

Great Britain and France agreeing to Hitler’s demand for part of Czechoslovakia

109.

In 1899, the United States proclaimed the Open Door policy in an attempt to

a)

ensure trading opportunities in China

b)

keep the Philippines from attacking China

c)

increase trade between Russia and the United States

d)

prevent European countries from colonizing Africa

110.

Which foreign policy toward Europe did President George Washington recommend in his Farewell Address?

a)

military alliances

b)

internationalism

c)

imperialism

d)

neutrality

111.

Which factor encouraged an American policy of neutrality during the 1930s?

a)

disillusionment with World War I and its results

b)

decline in the military readiness of other nations

c)

repeal of Prohibition

d)

economic prosperity of the period