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Worksheets4.1-4.6 Imperialism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The Monroe Doctrine declared that the United States would
prevent the establishment of new European colonies anywhere in the world
help colonies in North and South America adopt a democratic form of government
view European interference in the Americas as a threat to the national interest of the United States
prevent other nations from trading with South American nations
To carry out the foreign policy referred to in the cartoon, President Theodore Roosevelt added a corollary to the
Monroe Doctrine
Open Door policy
Good Neighbor policy
Panama Canal Treaty
Since 1823, which United States policy has limited foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere?
the Eisenhower Doctrine
popular sovereignty
imperialism
the Monroe Doctrine
Which President later built on the idea expressed in this quotation?
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Richard Nixon
President Theodore Roosevelt's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine primarily affected Latin America by
guaranteeing human rights throughout the Western Hemisphere
supporting independence movements in many countries
encouraging immigration to the United States
increasing United States intervention in the region
Which headline is the best example of 'yellow journalism,' as practiced in the late 1890's?
Maine Sunk in Havana Harbor
Several Sailors Die in Maine Sinking
Maine Split by Enemy's Secret Infernal Machine
Anti-Imperialists Oppose War with Spain
Which 1890's headline is the best example of yellow journalism?
'President Supports Child Labor Legislation'
'Mckinley Asks Congress To annex Hawaii'
'Populists Demand Change in the Gold Standard'
'Spanish Authorities Butcher Innocent Cubans'
Which war is most closely associated with the emergence of the United States as a world power?
War of 1812
Mexican War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
A primary aim of the United States Open Door Policy was to
encourage the Chinese to emigrate to other nations
prevent European powers from dividing up China
develop China's industrial capacity
introduce democratic government into China
The early 20th-century policy of dollar diplomacy indicated a United States desire to
institute the dollar as an international currency
give generous amounts of foreign aid to less developed countries
interact with foreign countries in ways profitable to United States corporations
give trade preferences to nations that follow a capitalist system
In the late 19th and 20th centuries, United States intervention in Latin America was motivated by the United States desire to
suppress Latin American movements for national independence
reduce the influence of communism
ensure the safety of its growing investments in the area
counteract Spain's economic domination of the area
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine assumed the right of the United States to
intervene in the internal affairs of a country in the exercise of international police power
grant special privileges to big business in its economic transactions in Latin America
grant financial aid to less developed countries
disregard any or all parts of the Monroe Doctrine
Which belief was the basis of President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere?
Each nation in the Western Hemisphere is entitled to full respect for its sovereign rights.
The United States can intervene in the Western Hemisphere to protect political stability and American interests.
The Monroe Doctrine has outlived its usefulness and should be ignored
European nations should be allowed to protect their interests in the Western Hemisphere.
One major result of the Spanish-American War was that the United States
established many foreign-aid programs
obtained overseas colonies
abandoned the principles of the Monroe Doctrine
settled disputed by relying on international peace organizations
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
In a United States history textbook, one chapter discusses the Maine, yellow journalism, Admiral Dewy, and Cuba. This chapter most likely concerns
Manifest Destiny
the Spanish-American War
World War I
the Good Neighbor policy
The purpose of the Open Door policy was to
encourage European nations to increase their investments in Asian nations
announce a change in United States policy toward immigration from Asia
improve trade opportunities in China for United States businesses
urge China to lower its protective tariffs
The Constitution rides behind And the Big Stick rides before, Which is the rule of precedent in the reign of Theodore. This rhyme from the early 1900's suggests that President Theodore Roosevelt
relied heavily on the advice of his Cabinet and Congress
failed to make adequate use of executive power
developed strong foreign policies but neglected domestic needs
ignored democratic principles in carrying out foreign policy
Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies. DEBT COLLECTOR THE BIG STICK IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA MEXICO The primary goal of the United States foreign policy referred to in the cartoon was to
build United States factories in the Caribbean region
improve relations with Caribbean nations
provide defense for nations in the Caribbean
protect United States interests in the Caribbean region
Match the following Presidents with his foreign policy
Big Stick Diplomacy
Teddy Roosevelt
Dollar Diplomacy
William Howard Taft
Moral Diplomacy
Woodrow Wilson
