US Imperialism Practice Questions
US Imperialism Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 1 and 2 on thestatements below concerning United States foreignpolicy and on your knowledge of social studies.Speaker A: There was nothing left for us to do but totake the Philippines, to educate the Filipinos, and touplift, civilize, and Christianize them.Speaker B: If we wish to compete with other nationsfor foreign possessions, we must have navies andarmies like theirs. Happily, the United States has noneed to drain its resources in this way.Speaker C: We must insure that a canal across CentralAmerica is built. The United States needs an efficientshipping route between the east and west coasts.Speaker D: The principles of the Declaration ofIndependence should guide United States policytoward other nations.1 When did this discussion most likely take place?(1)(2)(3)(4)during the American Revolutionduring the Civil Warjust after the Spanish-American Warjust after the announcement of the Good Neighborpolicy2 Which foreign policy action is supported by thestatement of Speaker A?(1)(2)(3)(4)assuming the 'White Man's Burden"guaranteeing free tradeimplementing collective securityinstituting economic sanctions
US Imperialism Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 3 and 4 on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies.3 The cartoon illustrates the actions of President Theodore Roosevelt in(1)(2)(3)(4)securing the land to build the Panama Canalleading troops in the Spanish-American Warending the war between Russia and Japanimproving diplomatic relations with Latin American nations4 Critics of the actions shown in this cartoon claimed President Theodore Roosevelt was(1) causing environmental damage(3) following a policy of imperialism(2) requiring massive tax increases(4) producing major trade deficits with China
US Imperialism Practice Questions5 Which statement best summarizes the United Statespolicy in Latin America in the 20th century?(1) The "big stick" policy was repealed.(2) The main goal of the United States has been tobring about unification of Latin American nations.(3) The United States has actively supported Europeaninvolvement in Latin American affairs.(4) The United States has intervened in LatinAmerican affairs when United States selfinterest has been involved.10 Base your answer to the following question on theheadlines below and on your knowledge of socialstudies.6 Which heading best completes the partial outline below?I. 1 Desire fornew markets2 Creation of a modern navy3 Belief in Anglo-Saxon superiority(1)(2)(3)(4)Consequences of World War IResults of the Gentlemen's AgreementEvents Leading to NeutralityFactors Supporting United States Imperialism7 In which section of early 19th-century America was theplantation system an important feature?(1)(2)(3)(4)New Englandthe Middle Atlantic statesthe Souththe West8 The practice of yellow journalism most influencedUnited States entry into which war?(1)(2)(3)(4)War of 1812Spanish-American WarWorld War IIPersian Gulf War9 "I took the Canal and let Congress debate."—Theodore RooseveltThis quotation best demonstrates(1) an effort by a President to maintain a policy ofisolationism(2) a decline in the use of militarism as a defensepolicy(3) an increased reliance on the legislative process(4) a Presidential action that achieved a foreignpolicy objectiveThe headlines are an example of(1)(2)(3)(4)the use of journalism as propagandaunbiased news reportingwarnings to belligerent nationsofficial reports released to the press
US Imperialism Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 11 and 12 on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies11 The primary goal of the United States foreign policy referred to in the cartoon was to(1)(2)(3)(4)build United States factories in the Caribbean regionimprove relations with Caribbean nationsprovide defense for nations in the Caribbeanprotect United States interests in the Caribbean region12 To carry out the foreign policy referred to in the cartoon, President Theodore Roosevelt added a corollaryto the(1) Monroe Doctrine(3) Good Neighbor policy(2) Open Door policy(4) Panama Canal Treaty13 The United States issued the Open Door policy(1899—1900) primarily to(1) bring democratic government to the Chinesepeople(2) secure equal trade opportunities in China(3) force China to change its immigration policies(4) use China as a stepping stone to trade with Japan14 The purpose of the Open Door policy was to(1) encourage European nations to increase theirinvestments in Asian nations(2) announce a change in United States policytoward immigration from Asia(3) improve trading opportunities in China forUnited States businesses(4) urge China to lower its protective tariffs
US Imperialism Practice Questions15 A major reason the United States began to seekcolonies during the late 1890's was that the(1) Monroe Doctrine required such action(2) expansion of American industry madeacquiring new markets and additionalresources desirable(3) population pressures within the United States hadbecome more severe(4) cold-war rivalry between the United States andthe Soviet Union had heightened16 Which headline related to the Spanish-American Waris an example of yellow journalism?(1) "President McKinley Asks Congress for WarDeclaration Against Spain"(2) "United States Mobilizes for War with Spain"(3) "United States Demands Response to SpanishActions"(4) "Spanish Troops Slaughter Innocent CubanCitizens"17 The United States supported the Open Door policytoward China mainly to(1)(2)(3)(4)construct military basesbring about democratic governmentencourage European nations to leaveincrease trading opportunities18 The first amendment guarantee of freedom of speechwas added to the United States Constitution primarilybecause its supporters believed it was essential to(1)(2)(3)(4)discourage criticism of government policiesensure the functioning of democracylimit political debate in Congressencourage more candidates to run for office19 "I have always been fond of the . . . proverb: 'Speaksoftly and carry a big stick; you will go far.' "-Theodore RooseveltThis philosophy was used by President Rooseveltprimarily to(1)(2)(3)(4)deal with problems of racial segregationconduct his foreign policyexpand the western frontierwin the Spanish-American War
US Imperialism Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 20 and 21 on the headlines below and on your knowledge of socialstudies.20 These 1898 headlines are best understood as an example of(1) political advertising(3) public opinion polling(2) yellow journalism(4) isolationist policies21 The purpose of these headlines was to build public support for(1) efforts to defend the Panama Canal(3) an end to the policy of imperialism(2) the annexation of Cuba(4) the war against Spain22 President Theodore Roosevelt's Latin American policywas based on his belief that the(1) United States should intervene when necessaryto protect its interests in Latin America(2) Monroe Doctrine should be abandoned(3) sovereign rights of other nations should berespected(4) United States and European nations should worktogether to improve Latin America's economicconditions23 "U.S. Sponsors Panamanian Revolution" (1903)"U.S. Establishes Military Rule in DominicanRepublic" (1916)"CIA Supports Overthrow of Guatemala Regime"(1954)These headlines suggest that(1) United States interests in Latin America haveoften led to intervention(2) the United States is willing to fight to maintainthe independence of Latin American nations(3) Latin American nations have declared war on theUnited States several times(4) Latin American nations are able to run theirgovernments without United States help
US Imperialism Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 24 and 25 on the map below and on your knowledge of social studies.24 Which conclusion is most clearly supported by information on the map?(1)(2)(3)(4)The United States respected the sovereignty of Latin American nations.United States military action was used to protect American interests.The United States rarely used its armed forces in Latin America before World War II.United States military action in Latin America supported European colonies25 Which United States foreign policy was most often used to carry out the actions shown on the map?(1)(2)(3)(4)Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe DoctrineWilson's Fourteen PointsKellogg-Briand PactOpen Door26 Maintaining trading opportunities in China for UnitedStates businesses was the primary purpose of(1)(2)(3)(4)the Open Door Policythe Roosevelt Corollarythe Gentlemen's AgreementDollar Diplomacy
US Imperialism Practice Questions27 What was the primary goal of the Manifest Destiny?(1) the abolition of slavery in territories held by theUnited States(2) the removal of European influence from SouthAmerica(3) the expansion of the United States westward tothe Pacific Ocean(4) the secession of the Southern states from theUnionBase your answers to questions 28 and 29 on thequotation below and on your knowledge of socialstudies.". . . Whether they will or no, Americans must nowbegin to look outward. The growing production of thecountry demands it. An increasing volume of publicsentiment demands it. . . ."— Alfred T. Mahan, The AtlanticMonthly, December 189028 Supporters of Mahan’s ideas most likely favored aforeign policy that would(1)(2)(3)(4)limit the military arms raceacquire foreign marketsabandon the Monroe Doctrineestablish an international peace organization29 This statement encouraged popular support amongAmericans for(1) isolationism(3) neutrality(2) protectionism(4) imperialism30 Which statement most accurately summarizes UnitedStates policies toward Latin American nations duringthe late 19th and early 20th centuries?(1) As sovereign nations, Latin American countrieswere never occupied by the United States.(2) Emigration from Latin American nations wasencouraged.(3) The United States protected its interests inLatin American countries with military anddiplomatic actions.(4) The United States discouraged Americaninvestment in Latin American nations.31 A goal of President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stickpolicy and President William Howard Taft’s DollarDiplomacy policy toward Latin America was to(1) Western Hemisphere nations in a military alliance(2) protect American economic and politicalinterests(3) encourage foreign nations to establish colonies(4) raise Latin America’s standard of living32 A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898)was that the United States(1) adopted a policy of isolationism(2) assumed a more prominent role in worldaffairs(3) gave up control of territories outside the WesternHemisphere(4) increased foreign aid to European allies33 From 1900 to 1915, a basic aim of United Statesforeign policy was to(1) develop close economic ties with African nations(2) oppose revolutionary movements in westernEurope(3) promote United States influence in LatinAmerica(4) prevent the spread of communism in westernEurope and Asia34 "Hawaiian Planters Urge American Annexation""U.S. and Germany Negotiate for Control of theSamoan Islands""US. Gains Control of Wake Island and Guam"Which conclusion can best be drawn from theseheadlines?(1) The Anti-Imperialist League strongly influencedCongress.(2) Respect for native cultures motivated UnitedStates foreign policy.(3) United States territorial expansion increasedin the Pacific Ocean.(4) Construction of a railroad to Alaska was a majorpolicy goal.
US Imperialism Practice Questions35 Which document is a primary source for informationabout the Western frontier during the second half ofthe 1800's?(1) a novel about a farm family in the DakotaTerritory(2) a movie presenting a realistic view of cowboys(3) a biography of General George Custer written byone of his descendants(4) a treaty signed by the Sioux Indians and theFederal Government36 Why was there increased interest in building a canalacross Central America in the late 1800s?(1) The United States had acquired colonies in thePacific region.(2) Tariffs on Chinese and Japanese products hadended.(3) The main source of immigration had shifted fromnorthern Europe to southern Europe.(4) Transcontinental railroads had not yet beencompleted.
US Imperialism Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 37 and 38 onthe newspaper headlines below and on your knowledge of social studies.37 Publication of this and similar news stories encouraged Congress to(1) declare war on Spain(3) pass antiterrorist legislation(2) improve naval safety(4) conduct a criminal investigation38 The headlines in this newspaper are an example of(1) yellow journalism(3) muckraking literature(2) investigative reporting(4) government censorship39 In an outline of major developments in United Statesforeign policy during the late 19th and early 20thcenturies, which entry would be the main topic?(1)(2)(3)(4)Emerging Global InvolvementExpansion in the Pacific OceanBuilding a Two-Ocean NavyIntervention in Latin America40 The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrineassumed the right of the United States to(1) intervene in the internal affairs of a country inthe exercise of international police power(2) grant special privileges to big business in itseconomic transactions in Latin America(3) grant financial aid to less developed countries(4) disregard any or all parts of the Monroe Doctrine41 In the late 1800s, an increased demand for rawmaterials and a desire for new markets contributed tothe United States adopting a policy of(1) imperialism(2) pacifism(3) collective security (4) isolationism
US Imperialism Practice Questions42 Late in the 19th century, many Americans believed that 47 Which United States foreign policy was most directlythe United States should establish a colonial empirerelated to the rise of big business in the late 1800s?because(1) containment(2) imperialism(1) additional farmlands were needed to feed the(3) détente(4) neutralitygrowing American population48 Which foreign policy position was held by both(2) many sections of the world wanted to becomePresident James Monroe and President Theodorepart of the United StatesRoosevelt?(3) American industries needed raw materials and(1) Trade with other nations should be sharplymarketsreduced.(4) colonies would provide cheap labor for southern(2) The United States should follow a policy ofplantationsisolationism.43 United States interest in overseas expansion in the late(3) A special relationship should exist between the19th century was based mainly on the desire toUnited States and the nations of Latin(1) achieve greater cultural diversityAmerica.(2) attain new sources of raw materials and new(4) The United States should send troops to aidmarketsrevolutionary movements in European nations.(3) spread Christianity to Latin America and the49 Which United States policy is most closely associatedPhilippineswith the annexation of Hawaii and the Philippines?(4) acquire new lands to ease population pressures at(1) neutralityhome(2) isolationism44 By proclaiming the Open Door policy in 1899, the(3) imperialismUnited States was attempting to(4) international cooperation(1) keep Japan from attacking and colonizing China50 In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, United States(2) increase trade between Russia and the Unitedintervention in Latin America was motivated mainly byStatesthe United States desire to(3) ensure equal trading opportunities in China(1) suppress Latin American movements for national(4) prevent European countries from colonizing theindependenceWestern Hemisphere(2) reduce the influence of communism45 One result of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was(3) ensure the safety of its growing investments inthat the United States wasthe area(1) recognized as a world power(4) counteract Spain's economic domination of the(2) committed to isolationismarea(3) drawn into World War II51 Which war is most closely associated with the(4) forced into an economic depressionemergence of the United States as a world power?46 Which headline is the best example of "yellowjournalism," as practiced in the late 1890's?(1) "Maine Sunk in Havana Harbor"(2) "Several Sailors Die in Maine Sinking"(3) "Maine Split by Enemy's Secret InfernalMachine"(4) "Anti-Imperialists Oppose War with Spain"(1)(2)(3)(4)War of 1812Mexican WarCivil WarSpanish-American War
US Imperialism Practice Questions52 "No man has a right to fix the boundary of the marchof a nation; no man has a right to say to his country:this far you should go and no further."55 Base your answer on the cartoon below and yourknowledge of social studies.The author of this statement would most likely havesupported the United States policy of(1) containment(3) sectionalism(2) manifest destiny(4) isolationism53 "You furnish the pictures and I'll furnish the war."In 1898 when newspaper publisher William RandolphHearst made this statement to artist FredericRemington, he was suggesting that(1) artists and writers resented being censored bythe government(2) artwork made newspapers more interesting toread(3) journalism could he used to shape opinionsand policies(4) journalists valued accuracy and objectivity54 Which factor is most closely associated with thedecision of the United States to declare war on Spainin 1898?(1)(2)(3)(4)isolationist policylabor union pressureyellow journalismunrestricted submarine warfareWhich title best describes the message of this cartoon?(1)(2)(3)(4)"Neutrality is the Best Policy""Isolationism: Our Old Ally""Temptations of the Imperialist Menu""The Dangers of Overeating"
US Imperialism Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 56 and 57 on the map below and your knowledge of social studies.56 The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the(1)(2)(3)(4)sources of important natural resourcesdevelopment of United States imperialismgrowth of the Atlantic slave traderesults of the Spanish-American War57 The conclusion that can best be supported by the information on this map is that construction of thePanama Canal was motivated by the desire of the United States to(1)(2)(3)(4)raise the living standards of Latin American peopleincrease naval mobility and expand overseas marketsimprove relations with Latin American and Asian nationsmaintain a policy of collective security
US Imperialism Practice Questions58 Base your answer on the cartoon below and on yourknowledge of social studies.The main idea of the cartoon is that(1) problems in Central America are verycomplicated and may not have favorablesolutions(2) the ancient civilizations of Central Americaprovide a weak foundation on which to buildmodern societies(3) Central America is open to ideas from the UnitedStates, but not from South American nations(4) the countries of Central America have closed andundemocratic societies
US Imperialism Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 59 and 60 onthe map below and your knowledge of social studies.59 The United States government justified most of the actions shown on the map by citing the(1)(2)(3)(4)terms of the Roosevelt corollary to the Monroe Doctrinethreats from Germany after World War Idesire to stop illegal immigration from Latin Americaneed to protect Latin America from the threat of communism60 Which title would be the most accurate for this map?(1)(2)(3)(4)Ending Colonization in Latin AmericaPromoting Trade with Latin AmericaHumanitarian Aid in the Western HemisphereUnited States Intervention in the Caribbean Area61 Between the 1890s and the start of World War I, theUnited States expanded its access to overseas marketsand raw materials through the policy of(1) containment(3) isolationism(2) imperialism(4) neutrality62 The closing of the frontier and the growth of industryin the late 1800s are two factors often associated withthe(1)(2)(3)(4)reduction of exports to Asian nationsrestoration of a plantation economy in the Southformation of alliances with other nationsrise of United States imperial
Europe (3)promote United States influence in Latin America (4)prevent the spread of communism in western Europe and Asia 33From 1900 to 1915, a basic aim of United States foreign policy was to (1)The Anti-Imperialist League strongly influenced Congress. (2)Respect for native cultures motivated United States foreign policy.
The Age of Imperialism The period between 1870 and 1914 has often been called the Age of Imperialism. Imperialism is the policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions. During this period the United States and Japan became the imperial powers. One reason for the growth of imperialism is because
The New Imperialism European countries controlled only small part of Africa in 1880; but by 1914 only Ethiopia, Liberia remained independent. European powers rapidly divided Africa Period known as “Scramble for Africa” Most visible example of new imperialism New imperialism not based on settlement of colonies European powers worked to directly govern large areas occupied by
European countries controlled only small part of Africa in 1880; but by 1914 only Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent. Under New Imperialism, European powers competed to rapidly divide up Africa Period known as ―Scramble for Africa‖ – Most visible example of new imperialism – New imperialism not based on settlement of colonies
Culture and imperialism/Edward W. Said-1st Vintage Booka ed. P· em. Originallypubliohed: New York: Knopf, 1993. Includes bibliogr phical rcti.rences and index. ISBN 0-679-75054-1 I. European literature - Hiotory and criticism-Theory, etc. 2. Uterarore-Hiororyand criticism-Theory, etc. 3. Imperialism in literature. 4. Colonies in literature. 5.
European countries controlled only small part of Africa in 1880; but by 1914 only Ethiopia and Liberia remained independent. Under New Imperialism, European powers competed to rapidly divide up Africa Period known as ―Scramble for Africa‖ – Most visible example of new imperialism – New imperialism not based on settlement of colonies
tive of history and an attitude about history. The lived experiences of imperialism and colonialism contribute another dimension to the ways in which terms like 'imperialism' can be understood. This is a dimen sion that indigenous peoples know and understand well. In this chapter the intention is to discuss and contextualise four
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Imperialism Throughout the World 5 Snapshots of Imperialism: Western Influence in Latin America Review the descriptions of each photograph. Then read Section 5 of the Student Text. In the first column, explain the factors, motives, an
