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11.6 USHG - Rise of American Imperialism
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The annexation of the Philippines led to
Chinese invasion of Manila
A costly war between Filipino nationalists and the U.S.
U.S. withdrawal from Asia
Filipino control of U.S. businesses
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The Teller Amendment stated that
Spain could reclaim its colonies
The U.S. would remain neutral in Cuba
The U.S. would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War
The U.S. would give up the Philippines
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The Open Door Policy was intended to protect
Cuban independence
South American exports
U.S. trade interests in China
Chinese democracy
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U.S. imperialism was most similar to
Populist Party reforms
Washington’s Farewell Address
The Great Awakening
Manifest Destiny and westward expansion
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Yellow journalism played a significant role in
Ending government censorship
Supporting Prohibition
Reforming factory labor
Stirring public support for the war
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The Platt Amendment gave the U.S. the right to
Annex the Dominican Republic
Intervene in Cuban affairs
Control Mexico’s oil reserves
Purchase Puerto Rico
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William Howard Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy” encouraged
U.S. investment in Latin America to achieve policy goals
Spending only on domestic programs
Supporting monarchies overseas
Isolation from foreign trade
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The term “splendid little war” refers to
The Mexican-American War
The Civil War
World War I
The Spanish-American War
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The U.S. acquired the land to build the Panama Canal by
Buying it from Mexico
Annexing Panama directly
Supporting Panama’s independence from Colombia
Defeating Colombia in war
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U.S. interest in Samoa and Midway Islands reflected
A plan to end the gold standard
A need to relocate immigrant labor
A strategy to isolate China
A desire for naval bases in the Pacific
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A key motive for American imperialism was
Expanding trade and acquiring overseas bases
Avoiding foreign alliances
Ending slavery worldwide
Limiting naval spending
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Emilio Aguinaldo is best known for
Signing the Treaty of Paris
Opening Chinese trade ports
Building the Panama Canal
Leading resistance against U.S. rule in the Philippines
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A belief common among American imperialists was that
Overseas expansion weakened national defense
Trade should stay within borders
The U.S. had a responsibility to civilize other regions
Democracy could only work at home
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Which president was most closely associated with the construction of the Panama Canal?
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
William Taft
Warren Harding
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One major cause of the Spanish-American War was
U.S. invasion of the Philippines
The annexation of Hawaii
U.S. neutrality during European conflicts
Sensationalist journalism and the sinking of the USS Maine
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Roosevelt’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine stated that
European nations could colonize Latin America
All international treaties must be approved by Congress
The U.S. would end all foreign aid
The U.S. could intervene in Latin American countries
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The concept of Social Darwinism was used to justify
Limiting immigration from Europe
Domestic labor unions
Imperialism and racial superiority theories
Progressive reforms
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Which statement reflects the beliefs of an anti-imperialist?
“Colonialism denies people the right to self-government.”
“The U.S. must civilize inferior nations.”
“The Philippines should become a state.”
“A strong navy is our global duty.”
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Which U.S. territory was annexed following a rebellion against its queen?
Panama
Hawaii
Guam
Cuba
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Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy was known as
Isolationist Policy
Moral Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy
Big Stick Diplomacy
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“Big Stick” diplomacy emphasized
Withdrawing from world affairs
Free trade with Asia
Using military power to achieve U.S. goals
Respecting the independence of all nations
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The Foraker Act of 1900 affected
Hawaii’s admission as a state
Control over the Panama Canal
Cuba’s economic system
Governance of Puerto Rico under U.S. authority
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The main goal of the Open Door Policy in China was to
Close ports to European powers
Allow equal trade rights for all nations
Spread American religion
Block Japanese imports
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A major result of the Spanish-American War was that the U.S.
Gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Withdrew from world affairs
Returned Cuba to Spain
Lost influence in the Caribbean
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The idea that the U.S. had a duty to spread democracy and civilization was called
Isolationism
Dollar Diplomacy
Realpolitik
The White Man’s Burden
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One long-term result of U.S. imperialism was
The end of military spending
Full independence for all territories
Complete withdrawal from Latin America
Ongoing political and economic influence in overseas regions
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In the late 1800s, U.S. foreign policy shifted toward imperialism primarily to
Promote isolationism in Europe
Reduce immigration to the U.S.
Protect Native American lands
Gain access to overseas markets and resources
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Anti-imperialists opposed U.S. expansion because they believed
It would end American neutrality
It strengthened labor unions
It violated American democratic principles
It would weaken American businesses
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Alfred T. Mahan influenced U.S. foreign policy by arguing for
A stronger income tax
Isolation from global affairs
Ending overseas expansion
A powerful navy to protect trade and exert influence
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The main benefit of the Panama Canal for the U.S. was
A military alliance with Panama
Access to new oil reserves
Faster naval and commercial access between oceans
More control over South American governments
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One reason the U.S. supported the annexation of Hawaii was
To provide land for freed slaves
The queen’s request for American aid
Economic interest in sugar plantations
To punish Spain for war
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The Boxer Rebellion was a reaction to
Spanish military rule
Prohibition laws
American tariffs
Foreign influence and control in China
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