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U.S. History Vocab Quiz 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the importance of the U.S.S. Maine?

a)

It was a famous pirate ship

b)

It played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.

c)

It was used in the American Civil War

d)

It was the first nuclear-powered submarine

2.

What was the Spanish-American War about?

a)

The search for new trade routes

b)

The independence of Cuba and US intervention

c)

The desire to spread democracy

d)

The unification of Spain and America

3.

Where did the Spanish-American War take place?

a)

Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

b)

Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam

c)

France, Germany, Italy, and England

d)

Canada, Australia, India, and South Africa

4.

What was the Big Stick Policy?

a)

Using military force to achieve foreign policy goals

b)

Offering financial aid to other countries

c)

Engaging in diplomatic negotiations with other nations

d)

Promoting free trade agreements with other countries

5.

What does insurrection mean?

a)

A peaceful protest for social change

b)

A celebration of a national holiday

c)

A diplomatic negotiation between countries

d)

A violent uprising against an authority or government

6.

What is Moral Diplomacy?

a)

A diplomatic strategy that focuses on military intervention

b)

A foreign policy approach that promotes business over moral principles

c)

A policy that focuses on staying out of other countries' business.

d)

A foreign policy approach that focuses on promoting democratic ideals abroad

7.

Define national interest?

4 lines
8.

What was the Open Door Policy?

4 lines
9.

Why is the Panama Canal important?

a)

It is not a popular route for ships

b)

It is only used for recreational purposes

c)

It is used for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

d)

It has no significant impact on global trade

10.

What are spheres of influence?

a)

Geographical areas over which a country has significant influence

b)

Political parties in a country

c)

Areas of no influence

d)

Types of geometric shapes