Mcgraw Hill American History Chapter 5: Imperialism

The Treaty of Paris of 1898, which formally ended the Spanish-American War, granted independence to which of the following? A.Guam B.Cuba C.Puerto Rico D.the Philippines

B.Cuba

Theodore Roosevelt commanded an all-volunteer U.S. cavalry unit, known as the Rough Riders, that fought in the Spanish-American War. A.True B.False

B.False

Today, Puerto Rico is an independent country and a major trading partner of the United States. A.True B.False

B.False

Under the Treaty of Paris, the United States acquired the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and A.Cuba. B.Guam. C.Panama. D.Samoa.

B.Guam.

When an imperial power allowed a territory to remain technically independent, with local rulers remaining in control, the territory was called A.a colony. B.a protectorate. C.a state. D.an unincorporated territory.

B.a protectorate.

In 1899 the United States was a major power in A.Africa. B.Asia. C.the Mediterranean. D.the Middle East.

B.Asia.

Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris, Cuba became an independent nation, the United States agreed to pay Spain $20 million for the Philippines, and the United States acquired Puerto Rico and A.Guam. B.Hawaii. C.the Bahamas. D.Panama.

A.Guam.

President William Howard Taft's "dollar diplomacy" placed less emphasis on military force and more on helping Latin American industry. A.True B.False

A.True

Sugar planters, supported by U.S. marines, overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, and the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898. A.True B.False

A.True

With the Treaty of Paris and the end of the Spanish-American War, the United States had become an imperial power. A.True B.False

A.True

Some people who opposed the annexation of the Philippines believed that imperialism A.brought American ideals to people who were not ready for them. B.contradicted fundamental principles of the United States. C.provided a large market for American goods. D.reaffirmed the United States as a world power.

B.contradicted fundamental principles of the United States.

During construction of the Panama Canal, progress was slowed as a result of A.President Roosevelt's "big stick" policy. B.diseases that sickened workers. C.objections in Congress to the canal. D.Panama's revolt against Colombia.

B.diseases that sickened workers.

As the United States industrialized, many Americans concluded that the nation needed new overseas markets to A.compete with Latin American nations. B.keep its economy strong. C.protect its overseas investments. D.provide inexpensive labor.

B.keep its economy strong.

Under the policy known as "dollar diplomacy," President Taft supported Latin American industry in order to increase trade and profits for U.S. business and A.exert influence over the governments of Latin American countries. B.lift Latin America countries out of poverty and social disorder. C.prevent European countries from intervening in Latin America. D.protect U.S. investments in Latin America from local rebellions.

B.lift Latin America countries out of poverty and social disorder.

President Wilson followed Roosevelt's example in the Caribbean, sending troops to intervene in Haiti and in A.Cuba. B.the Dominican Republic. C.Guatemala. D.Panama.

B.the Dominican Republic.

President Roosevelt believed that having a canal through Central America would save time and money for commercial and military shipping and A.was necessary for maintaining influence in Asia. B.was vital to U.S. power in the world. C.would benefit the people of Central America. D.would establish a new market for U.S. goods.

B.was vital to U.S. power in the world.

In what ways did the United States seek to influence other nations between 1872 and 1917? How was the United States changed by its relationships with other nations during this period?

Between 1872 and 1917, the United States sought to share its ideals with other nations and become economically involved internationally. Through the Spanish-American War, America's military success lead it to become a world power, as well as an imperialist nation through its annexation of the Philippines. America gained further military respect through President Roosevelt's "big stick" policy, which asserted the U.S's ability to defend itself. In addition to this, the U.S. economy flourished as it began to trade with Latin America through Taft's "dollar diplomacy", and our trade in China increased as well under the Open Door Policy instituted there. The United States became a world power through its military success, imperialist ventures, and international economic involvement during this period of time.

To ensure that all nations would have access to China's markets, President McKinley and Secretary of State John Hay pursued which of the following policies? A.dollar diplomacy B.imperialism C.Open Door policy D.the Roosevelt Corollary

C.Open Door policy

The foreign policy of President Roosevelt's successor, William Howard Taft, differed from Roosevelt's because A.Roosevelt placed more emphasis on diplomacy and less on the use of military force. B.Roosevelt supported the Open Door policy in China and Taft did not. C.Taft placed less emphasis on military force and more on economic development. D.Taft supported intervening in Latin America to preserve stability and Roosevelt did not.

C.Taft placed less emphasis on military force and more on economic development.

During the Spanish-American War, American victory in the San Juan Heights led the Spanish to A.surrender colonies in Guam and the Philippines. B.protect Santiago Harbor with shore-based guns. C.evacuate the Spanish fleet from Cuba. D.launch a military campaign against Cuban rebels.

C.evacuate the Spanish fleet from Cuba.

In addition to economic motives, many Americans supported overseas expansion because they believed that A.American military might should be unrivaled in the world. B.European imperialism threatened to harm less-developed nations in Asia and Africa. C.the nation was destined to expand overseas and spread its civilization to others. D.the United States had much to learn from less-developed nations.

C.the nation was destined to expand overseas and spread its civilization to others.

The United States became an imperial power as a result of A.the Boxer Rebellion. B.the Open Door policy. C.the Pan-American conference. D.the Spanish-American War.

D.the Spanish-American War.

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China? A.to end the Boxer Rebellion B.to win leaseholds in China C.to establish a sphere of influence D.to ensure trading rights with China

D.to ensure trading rights with China

Explain the argument against imperialism presented in the excerpt. What events during this period might be used to support this argument?

In the excerpt, the American Anti-Imperialist League explains how imperialism is against the fundamental rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that America's government was built around. They say that it is every man's right, regardless of their race or color, to choose who governs them. During this time period, Spain had imperialised Cuba and treated them very poorly. The argument that imperialism does not follow the American belief system is supported by the fact that Spain's imperialism of Cuba against there will violated the fundamental rights of Cubans, and America itself would violate our own beliefs by becoming an imperialist nation.

Explain Theodore Roosevelt's "big stick" policy and give an example of how it was applied.

Theodore Roosevelt's "big stick" policy supported the idea of America remaining peaceful whenever possible, but having the means to defend itself whenever doing so was necessary. During his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt boosted America's navy, an example of this being the Great White Fleet. Roosevelt's fleet sailed around the world, doing no harm in the process, but instead asserting America's ability to defend itself if need be.