WorksheetsImperialism Test Study Game 12.1-12.3
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which legislation gave the United States the authority to oversee Cuban affairs and established a U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay?
Isolationism
Platt Amendment
Imperialism
Foraker Act
Sphere of Influence
Which law established civil government in Puerto Rico, allowing the United States to appoint the island's governor and upper legislative house?
Isolationism
Platt Amendment
Imperialism
Foraker Act
Sphere of Influence
What is the term for a nation's policy of extending its power and influence over other countries through diplomacy or military force?
Isolationism
Platt Amendment
Imperialism
Foraker Act
Sphere of Influence
A region where a foreign country enjoys special economic rights and privileges.
Isolationism
Platt Amendment
Imperialism
Foraker Act
Sphere of Influence
Which territory was annexed by the United States after American planters pushed for its inclusion?
A. Hawaii
B. Guam
C. Alaska
D. Puerto Rico
Which term describes a country's decision to avoid alliances and interactions with foreign nations?
Isolationism
Platt Amendment
Imperialism
Foraker Act
Sphere of Influence
Which U.S. Secretary of State was responsible for proposing the Open Door Policy regarding China?
A. William Seward
B. John Hay
C. Teddy Roosevelt
D. William McKinley
Which famous cavalry unit, composed of a mix of cowboys, athletes, and adventurers, gained fame during the Spanish-American War?
A. the 9th Cavalry
B. the 10th Cavalry
C. the Rough Riders
D. the Cuban Insurgents
Which country granted independence to the Philippines in 1946?
A. United Kingdom
B. Spain
C. United States
D. France
Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the policy known as Moral Diplomacy?
A. Teddy Roosevelt
B. William Howard Taft
C. Woodrow Wilson
D. William McKinley
15. Which of the following was NOT a motivation for Teddy Roosevelt's support of the Panama Canal project?
A. It would shorten travel time between the east and west coasts
B. It would make military movement between oceans easier
C. It would increase shipping costs for the first decade before savings were realized
D. It would benefit American commerce by lowering shipping expenses
Which policy asserted that the United States could intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries to maintain stability and order?
A. The Monroe Doctrine
B. the Roosevelt Corollary
C. Dollar Diplomacy
D. Moral Diplomacy
Which U.S. naval officer led an expedition to Japan in the 1850s to open trade relations?
A. William Seward
B. Liliuokalani
C. Theodore Roosevelt
D. Matthew Perry
Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the implementation of Dollar Diplomacy in foreign policy?
A. Theodore Roosevelt
B. William Howard Taft
C. Woodrow Wilson
D. William McKinley
20. What major project did George Goethals oversee for the United States?
A. construction of the Panama Canal
B. eradication of yellow fever in Cuba
C. implementation of dollar diplomacy
D. enactment of the Platt Amendment
Which U.S. president is most closely associated with the foreign policy known as 'Speak softly and carry a big stick'?
A. James Garfield
B. Millard Fillmore
C. Teddy Roosevelt
D. George Goethals
Which agreement in 1854 marked the beginning of formal trade relations between the United States and Japan by allowing American ships to access Japanese ports?
A. The Spanish American War
B. The Treaty of Kanagawa
C. The Foraker Act
D. The Roosevelt Corollary
Which statement best describes the main idea behind the Big Stick Policy?
A. The United States should avoid involvement in foreign affairs
B. Diplomacy should be backed by military strength
C. Only peaceful negotiations should be used
D. None of the above
Which event involved a violent uprising against foreigners in China, resulting in many deaths?
A. Attack of the Maine
B. The Battle of San Juan Hill
C. Revolt of the Planters
D. The Boxer Rebellion
