U.S History - Imperialism

What happened within a year of the United States Navy Commodore Matthew Perry's arrival in Tokyo Bay in 1853? A. The United States annexed the island of Hawaii B. Japan and the United States fought for control of trade C. Perry negotiated a treaty that opened trade to the United States D. Japan became a U.S territory in Asia

Hawaii was annexed in; A. 1887, when King Kalakaua amended the constitution B. 1893, when Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown C. 1893, when Sanford Dole was head of the new government D. 1898, during the Spanish-American war

Why did United States Navy Commodore George Dewey lead an attack on ships in the Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War? A. Manila Bay was ruled by Spain, and the ships belonged to the Spanish B. The United States used the war with Spain as an excuse to take over other territories C. Dewey wanted to attack Spain and gain control over Cuba. D. The Philippines joined the war in support of Spain

When did the United States grant independence to the Philippines? A. In 1898, as part of the Treaty of Paris B. In 1916, with the Jones Act C. In 1941, when the Spanish occupied the islands during World War II D. In 1946, when the islands were liberated from Japanese occupation during World War II

Unlike Britain, France, and Russia, the United States; A. Controlled large areas of China B. Wanted to keep trade in China open C. Had no interest in trade with China D. Broke China into distinct spheres of influence

The Platt Amendment; A. Expanded the rights of Cubans B. Allowed Cuba to sign treaties with other countries without U.S approval C. Gave the United States the right to preserve order as needed in Cuba D. Established a civil government in Cuba

President Roosevelt sent troops to support Panamanian rebels in the fight against Colombia so that; A. The Colombians would grant the United States the right to build a canal B. Panamanians could be free from Colombian imperialism C. The United States could get the rights to build a canal in Panama at a lower price D. The Panamanians could build a canal from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

An economy that is based on mining or producing raw materials to be used in foreign industries is called; A. An extractive economy B. An export economy C. A feudal economy D. An industrial economy

The United States wanted overseas territories because the territories had; A. Access to ports B. Customers who would buy U.S products C. Connections with European nations D. Access to raw materials

Why did journalists call the Alaska purchase of 1867 "Seward's Folly?" A. Public opinion supported the purchase of Hawaii B. It was contrary to the idea of Manifest Destiny C. They wondered why the United States would want a vast tundra of snow and ice far from the continental borders D. They believed that the United States instead should direct its energies toward Latin America

What new relationship with Hawaii did Congress approve in 1898? A. Independence B. Statehood C. Secession D. Annexation

Social Darwinism is the theory that; A. Only countries with colonies can compete in the world market. B. Life consists of competitive struggles in which only the strong survive C. The American frontier stopped people from rebelling in the United States D. The United States should expand its territory from the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans

The 1898 Treaty of Paris dealt with which territory or territories? A. Cuba B. Cuba and Puerto Rico C. Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other former Spanish territories (Guam) D. Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the Philippines, and other former Spanish territories

The Teller Amendment stated that; A. Spain had no right to mistreat the people of Cuba B. The United States could not go to war C. The United States could not develop colonies D. The United States could not annex Cuba

Spain gave the United States full control of the Philippines when; A. George Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila B. The United States paid $20 million, as set out in the Treaty of Paris C. Filipino freedom fighters defeated the Spanish army D. Congress accepted responsibility for the islands

Emilio Aguinaldo was; A. Spanish ambassador to Washington, D.C B. A Filipino freedom fighter C. A Cuban freedom fighter D. A Spanish general

Which presidential candidate ran on an anti-imperialist platform? A. William Jennings Bryan B. William Howard Taft C. William McKinley D. Theodore Roosevelt

What did Taft do to help restore order in the Philippines A. Censored the press B. Acted generously toward opponents of the U.S rule C. Worked with rebel leaders to determine people's needs D. Closed schools and businesses

When Filipinos rebelled against U.S rule, the United States found itself; A. Quickly defeated by the rebel soldiers B. At risk of losing the Philippines to the Spanish C. Using some of the same tactics that the Spanish had used in Cuba D. Easily able to restore order in a few months

In 1916, Congress passed the Jones Act, which; A. Granted full independence to the Philippines B. Awarded statehood to the Philippines C. Liberated the Philippines from Japanese occupation D. Promised that the Philippines would ultimately gain its independence

America's Open Door Policy in China was designed to; A. Convert China to U.S territory B. Increase Chinese immigration to the United States C. Gain political influence with the Chinese emperor D. Provide access to trade in China without controlling territory

Why did Theodore Roosevelt win the Nobel Peace Prize? A. He performed humanitarian efforts to free Cuba from Spanish rule B. He helped negotiate an end to the Russo-Japanese War C. He brought peace to the Philippines as its governor D. He worked out a "Gentlemen's Agreement" with Japan over immigration

How did the United States show its dominance over the Philippines? A. Through military action B. By political measures C. With economics pressure D. Through diplomatic relations

What tactic did Filipino insurgents use to undermine American power? A. Self-rule B. Concentration camps C. Guerrilla warfare D. Insurgency

Roosevelt's "big stick" diplomacy; A. Depended on a strong military to achieve America's goals B. Aimed to increase American investment in business and banks throughout Central America and the Caribbean C. Sought to conserve forests for lumber supplies for the military D. Worked to promote human rights, national integrity, and opportunity around the world

How did the United States get access to the Canal Zone in Panama? A. The U.S military took control of the area by using money and investments B. Panama negotiated with the United States to become an independent country C. The U.S military backed rebels who soon controlled independent Panama D. Spain gave control of Colombia and the canal area to the U.S government

"Moral diplomacy" means that the U.S government should; A. Favor honorable diplomacy but may still resort to military intervention B. Base foreign-policy decisions on the principles of equality and mutual understanding C. Act solely on the basis of what is best for the economy of the United States D. Operate in America's best interests without regard for the interests of other countries

Who ran Mexico for decades as a dictator? A. Venustiano Carranza B. Porfirio Diaz C. Victoriano Huerta D. Francisco "Pancho" Villa

Why was the U.S.S Maine ordered to Cuba? A. Protect Cubans from Spanish atrocities B. To retaliate against an insulting letter by Spain's ambassador to Washington D.C C. To demonstrate the increased power of the United States Navy D. To protect American citizens

Which of the following actions was undertaken as a form of "moral diplomacy?" A. General John J. Pershing and 10,000 troops were sent to hunt down Pancho Villa B. U.S warships supported a Panamanian rebellion against Colombia C. U.S Marines occupied Veracruz, causing the collapse of Huerta's government D. Troopers were dispatched to Nicaragua to protect a pro-American government

(C/E) Businesses need raw materials for factories

(C/E) Businesses need new markets for surplus goods (abundance of goods)

(C/E) Economic competition develops among industrial nations

(C/E) Countries seek strategic military locations

(C/E) U.S builds a strong navy (Great White Fleat)

(C/E) U.S gains land in Pacific and Caribbean (South West)

(C/E) U.S develops open door policy with China (trading)

(C/E) Panama Canal is built

(C/E) U.S sends troops to protect interests and quell rebellions

Imperialism

Social Darwinism

Jose Marti

William Randolph Hearst

Jingoism

Emilio Aguinaldo

Insurrection

William Howard Taft

Spheres of Influence

Foraker Act

Platt Amendment

"Big Stick" diplomacy

Moral diplomacy