Imperialism EOI Review #5
1. Alfred T. Mahan’s book The Influence of Sea Power Upon History helped push the US toward a position of world
power by?
a. Convincing government officials to strengthen the Navy
b. Discouraging colonialism and trade with other nations
c. Preaching isolationism as a way to defend against foreign aggression
d. Arguing for the elimination of the army in favor of the Navy
2. In the late 1800s, the US embarked on a policy of ___________, the economic and political domination of a strong
nation over other, weaker nations.
a. Isolationism
b. Imperialism
c. Manifest Destiny
d. Materialism
3. In 1900 the US declared an Open Door Policy that reflected which of the following beliefs?
a. All countries should have equal trading rights with China
b. American consumers would be hurt by international trade
c. Japan might conquer China and cut off all foreign trade
d. The Chinese were secretly negotiating trade privileges with European nations
4. As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US acquired what nations?
a. Midway Island, Taiwan, and New Guinea
b. Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
c. Tahiti, Fiji, and Tonga
d. Hawaii and Alaska
5. The Platt Amendment did what?
a. Forbade the establishment of any US Naval base in Cuba
b. Permitted Cuba to negotiate treaties with other nations
c. Allowed the US to retain influence in Cuba
d. Was rejected by the Cuban government
6. Which headline is the best example of Yellow Journalism from the 1800s?
a. Anti-Imperialists Oppose War with Spain
b. Maine Split by Enemy’s Secret Infernal Machine
c. Oklahoma Sunk in Pearl Harbor
d. Several Sailors Die in Maine Sinking
7. The US supported a revolution in Panama in order to?
a. End European colonialism in Central America
b. Prevent the spread of Communism
c. Secure the right to build a canal through Central America
d. Stop human rights abuses in Latin America
8. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
a. Violated the principles established in the Monroe Doctrine
b. Called for a great US role in Europe
c. Established an increase US presence in Latin America
d. Withdrew US from international organizations
9. Which of these statements best represents Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Diplomacy”?
a. The United States should become less involved in foreign affairs
b. The United States should be willing to use force in foreign affairs.
c. The United States should support only democratic foreign governments.
d. The United States should allow European nations to use force in Latin America.
10. The cartoon expresses the growing desire of the United States in the latter half of the 19th century to
a. Reestablish the Monroe Doctrine
b. Continue the policy of isolationism
c. Acquire new territory
d. Concentrate on domestic issues
11. President Theodore Roosevelt increased American involvement in world affairs by—
a. Issuing the corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
b. Campaigning against international trusts
c. Urging Congress to declare war with Germany
d. Repealing federal tariff laws
12. Which of these is NOT a cause of the Spanish American War?
a. Yellow Press
b. De Lome’s Letter
c. Sinking of the USS Maine
d. Spanish influence in Europe
13. The goal of both the Open Doore Policy and Dollar Diplomacy was to protect U.S.--a. Military bases
b. Economic interests
c. Overseas colonies
d. Alliance systems
THINGS TO KNOW:
Causes of U.S. Imperialism:
Alfred T. Mahan:
Spanish American War: (Causes and Outcomes)
Hawaii Story:
Anti-Imperialism League:
Teller and Platt Amendments:
Open Door Policy:
Panama Canal:
Roosevelt Corollary:
Big Stick Diplomacy/ Dollar Diplomacy/ Moral Diplomacy: