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“Big Stick” diplomacy emphasized
Using military power to achieve U.S. goals
Respecting the independence of all nations
Free trade with Asia
Withdrawing from world affairs
Roosevelt’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine stated that
All international treaties must be approved by Congress
The U.S. would end all foreign aid
European nations could colonize Latin America
The U.S. could intervene in Latin American countries
The main goal of the Open Door Policy in China was to
Allow equal trade rights for all nations
Block Japanese imports
Spread American religion
Close ports to European powers
The Open Door Policy was intended to protect
Cuban independence
Chinese democracy
South American exports
U.S. trade interests in China
William Howard Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy” encouraged
Isolation from foreign trade
Spending only on domestic programs
U.S. investment in Latin America to achieve policy goals
Supporting monarchies overseas
The Boxer Rebellion was a reaction to
Spanish military rule
Prohibition laws
American tariffs
Foreign influence and control in China
The annexation of the Philippines led to
Chinese invasion of Manila
A costly war between Filipino nationalists and the U.S.
Filipino control of U.S. businesses
U.S. withdrawal from Asia
Which president was most closely associated with the construction of the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
William Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
U.S. interest in Samoa and Midway Islands reflected
A desire for naval bases in the Pacific
A plan to end the gold standard
A strategy to isolate China
A need to relocate immigrant labor
U.S. imperialism was most similar to
The Great Awakening
Manifest Destiny and westward expansion
Washington’s Farewell Address
Populist Party reforms
Which statement reflects the beliefs of an anti-imperialist?
“Colonialism denies people the right to self-government.”
“A strong navy is our global duty.”
“The U.S. must civilize inferior nations.”
“The Philippines should become a state.”
The Foraker Act of 1900 affected
Hawaii’s admission as a state
Governance of Puerto Rico under U.S. authority
Cuba’s economic system
Control over the Panama Canal
One reason the U.S. supported the annexation of Hawaii was
To provide land for freed slaves
To punish Spain for war
Economic interest in sugar plantations
The queen’s request for American aid
A belief common among American imperialists was that
Trade should stay within borders
Overseas expansion weakened national defense
The U.S. had a responsibility to civilize other regions
Democracy could only work at home
Emilio Aguinaldo is best known for
Opening Chinese trade ports
Leading resistance against U.S. rule in the Philippines
Signing the Treaty of Paris
Building the Panama Canal
One long-term result of U.S. imperialism was
Complete withdrawal from Latin America
Ongoing political and economic influence in overseas regions
The end of military spending
Full independence for all territories
