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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
  • 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
  • The Open Door Policy was intended to protect
    Cuban independence
    South American exports
    U.S. trade interests in China
    Chinese democracy
  • U.S. imperialism was most similar to
    Populist Party reforms
    Washington’s Farewell Address
    The Great Awakening
    Manifest Destiny and westward expansion
  • Yellow journalism played a significant role in
    Ending government censorship
    Supporting Prohibition
    Reforming factory labor
    Stirring public support for the war
  • 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
  • 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
  • The term “splendid little war” refers to
    The Mexican-American War
    The Civil War
    World War I
    The Spanish-American War
  • 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
  • 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
  • A key motive for American imperialism was
    Expanding trade and acquiring overseas bases
    Avoiding foreign alliances
    Ending slavery worldwide
    Limiting naval spending
  • 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
  • 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
  • Which president was most closely associated with the construction of the Panama Canal?
    Woodrow Wilson
    Theodore Roosevelt
    William Taft
    Warren Harding
  • 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
  • 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
  • The concept of Social Darwinism was used to justify
    Limiting immigration from Europe
    Domestic labor unions
    Imperialism and racial superiority theories
    Progressive reforms
  • 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.”
  • Which U.S. territory was annexed following a rebellion against its queen?
    Panama
    Hawaii
    Guam
    Cuba
  • Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy was known as
    Isolationist Policy
    Moral Diplomacy
    Dollar Diplomacy
    Big Stick Diplomacy
  • “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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Boxer Rebellion was a reaction to
    Spanish military rule
    Prohibition laws
    American tariffs
    Foreign influence and control in China