U.S. History Chapter 14 Study Guide
6.John Fiske's idea of Anglo-Saxonism promoted the notion that A.England had a duty to spread its country across the globe. B.English-speaking countries were superior to others. C.colonies must be assimilated into American culture. D.Americans should stay out of international affairs.
B
4.What enabled Theodore Roosevelt to become president in 1901? A.He beat William Jennings Bryan. B.He made alliances with key Democrats. C.William McKinley was assassinated. D.Britain poured money into his campaign.
C
8.How did U.S. attempts at opening trade with Japan influence Japanese culture? A.Japan began trading with America but remained aloof from American culture. B.Japan formed an alliance with China to protect their interests. C.The Japanese began an industrial revolution of their own. D.The Japanese refused to change and maintained a closed society.
C
an african american regiment; called the "buffalo soldiers"; captured and held kettle hill and assisted in the capture of san juan hill
9th and 10th cavalry
1.What was America's primary interest in Asia? A.trade with China and Japan B.the annexation of Korea C.making China a colony D.arming the Japanese against the Chinese
A
2.What is imperialism? A.the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones B.the building of secret alliances among powerful nations C.the internal expansion of territories within one's own borders D.the political desire to bring economic prosperity to one's country
A
6._______, an American volunteer cavalry unit, attacked San Juan Hill in Cuba and won. A.The Rough Riders B.The Twentieth Maine Regiment C.The Western Frontiersmen D.The Cuban Liberation Army
A
7.In the "Roosevelt corollary" to the ________________, the United States asserted greater power in Latin America. A.Monroe Doctrine B.McKinley Doctrine C.Pan-American Plan D.Platt Amendment
A
7.What new American attitude toward international affairs led to the building-up of the U.S. Navy? A.a willingness to go to war to protect American interests overseas B.a desire to forge alliances with European nations C.the hope that Europe and America would join forces economically D.the anger at Britain's colonization in Africa
A
9.President Taft's policies toward Latin American countries became known as _______ A.dollar diplomacy. B.the Taft Corollary. C.the Monroe Doctrine. D.the Latin American Trade Alliance.
A
10.How were President Wilson's foreign policies different from those of his predecessors? A.He refused to have anything to do with foreign affairs. B.He was opposed to imperialism. C.He wanted to annex Mexico. D.He used force to settle foreign disputes.
B
3.Which economic policies put in place by industrialized nations caused those nations to look for new markets? A.restrictions on foreign investments B.high tariffs against one another's goods C.taxes on raw materials needed for factories D.high interest loans to expeditions in foreign countries
B
1.Which of the following was a reason for the United States to become more active in international affairs? A.the need to increase the national debt B.to gain control of the Eastern Hemisphere C.the need to find new markets D.the desire to decrease trade
C
2.Secretary of State John Hay promoted _______, in which all nations agreed to let the others trade with China. A.the European Trade Alliance B.the Treaty of Japan C.the Platt Amendment D.the Open Door Policy
D
7.Which of the following was a Spanish territory acquired by the U.S. during the Spanish-American War? A.Monaco B.Belize C.Madagascar D.Puerto Rico
D
John Fiske's idea of Anglo-Saxonism promoted the notion that
English-speaking countries were superior to others
How were President Wilson's foreign policies different from those of his predecessors?
He was opposed to imperialism
Wilson sent him in to capture Villa; "black jack"
John J. Perishing
In the "Roosevelt corollary" to the ___, the United States asserted greater power in Latin America.
Monroe Doctrine
How did the rise in factories influence the American drive toward imperialism?
No country had access to all the natural resources needed to run their industries
the promoted cooperation among the Western Hemisphere
OAS (organization of american states)
What event prompted President Wilson to send troops into Mexico in 1916?
Pancho Villa led a raid on a town in New Mexico
Which of the following was a Spanish territory acquired by the U.S. during the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico
How did U.S. attempts at opening trade with Japan influence Japanese culture?
The Japanese began an industrial revolution of their own
What U.S. action in 1894 set off a new rebellion in Cuba?
The U.S. increased its sugar tariff
What enabled Theodore Roosevelt to become president in 1901?
William McKinley was assassinated
What new American attitude toward international affairs led to the building-up of the U.S. Navy?
a willingness to go to war to protect American interests overseas
He sailed into a Japanese harbor to negotiate a treaty
commodore matthew perry
5 conditions of the platt amendment
couldnt make treaties, had to allow us to buy or lease naval stations, debt had to be low, the us had the right to intervene, made cuba an american protectorate
President Taft's policies toward Latin American countries became known as ___
dollar diplomacy
What caused many Americans to support the Cuban rebels?
exaggerated newspaper stories of Spanish atrocities
established a civil government for Puerto Rico in 1900
foraker act
Which economic policies put in place by industrialized nations caused those nations to look for new markets?
high tariffs against one another's goods
aggressive nationalism marked by an aggressive foreign policy
jingoism
what treaty was signed in 1854 and gave U.S. trading rights to Japanese ports?
kanagawa
sugar planters supported by U.S. sailors overthrew this queen
liliuokalani
the battle where commodore George Dewey defeats the Spanish fleet in the philippines
manila bay (pacific)
Wilson's foreign policy has been called
moral imperialism
The idea that the U.S. and Latin America should work together became known as
pan-americanism
the acquisition and construction of the ___ was built to enforce the "big stick" policy
panama canal
conditions on Cuba's independence
platt amendment
A foreign area whose rulers are allowed to retain power in exchange for the protection of a more powerful nation is called
protectorate
Theodore Roosevelt gained territorial rights in Panama by means of
supporting a revolution in Panama
What did Theodore Roosevelt mean when he spoke of the United States carrying a "big stick"?
that the United States should make it clear to other nations that it intended to back up its policies with actions as well as words
what happened as a result of the american annexation of the Philippines?
the Filipinos rebelled
What Spanish possession did the U.S. gain on May 1, 1898, when Commodore George Dewey defeated the Spanish navy?
the Philippines
After ___, Secretary of State John Hay convinced European powers not to divide China into colonies.
the boxer rebellion
a stolen letter written by the Spanish ambassador criticizing President McKinley
the de lome letter
What is imperialism?
the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones
Which of the following was a reason for the United States to become more active in international affairs?
the need to find new markets
Secretary of State John Hay promoted ___, in which all nations agreed to let the others trade with China.
the open door policy
___, an American volunteer cavalry unit, attacked San Juan Hill in Cuba and won.
the rough riders
What specific event triggered American cries for war against Spain?
the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor
what treaty ended the spanish-american war?
the treaty of paris
Why were some American leaders opposed to the annexation of the Philippines?
they felt it threatened the U.S. economically and violated U.S. principles
Why did the United States seek trade cooperation with Latin America?
to increase Latin American demand for American products
what was America's primary interest in Asia?
trade with China and Japan
he killed the Mexican dictator and seized power
victoriano huerta
he helped minimize the yellow fever disease
william gorgas
two of the leading yellow journalists
william hearst and joseph pulitzer
Roosevelt's successor; he was less interested in military force and more on economic development
william howard taft
=promoted democracy to create a world free of war; wanted U.S. to be the moral example
wilson's idealism
thousands of people died from this
yellow fever
Sensationalist reporting, in which reporters exaggerate or make up stories, is referred to as
yellow journalism
1.What U.S. action in 1894 set off a new rebellion in Cuba? A.The U.S. increased its sugar tariff. B.The U.S. sided with Spain in the fighting. C.The U.S. declared itself neutral. D.The U.S. began selling weapons to Spain.
A
8.Why were some American leaders opposed to the annexation of the Philippines? A.They felt it threatened the U.S. economically and violated U.S. principles. B.They worried that the Spanish would attempt to reclaim the territory. C.Filipinos opposed the annexation and rebelled. D.McKinley was worried about Europe's response to the annexation.
A
10.The idea that the U.S. and Latin America should work together became known as A.Economic Aggression. B.Pan-Americanism. C.Latin Imperialism. D.Central Americanism.
B
2.What caused many Americans to support the Cuban rebels? A.Congress's seeming indifference to the Cuban's plight B.exaggerated newspaper stories of Spanish atrocities C.the increased prices in sugar D.a desire to end the Spanish practice of slavery in Cuba
B
3.After _______, Secretary of State John Hay convinced European powers not to divide China into colonies. A.the Open Door Policy B.the Boxer Rebellion C.the Big Stick Diplomacy D.the Asian Insurrection
B
5.What Spanish possession did the U.S. gain on May 1, 1898, when Commodore George Dewey defeated the Spanish navy? A.Cuba B.the Philippines C.Guam D.Mexico
B
6.Theodore Roosevelt gained territorial rights in Panama by means of A.peaceful negotiations with the Colombian government. B.supporting a revolution in Panama. C.threatening Panamanian government leaders. D.seizing Panama by military force.
B
9.What treaty ended the Spanish-American War? A.the Philippines Agreement B.the Treaty of Paris C.the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo D.the Treaty of Cuba
B
10.What happened as a result of the American annexation of the Philippines? A.President McKinley resigned in protest. B.Spain refused to leave the islands. C.The Filipinos rebelled. D.The Philippines provided the U.S. with natural resources.
C
3.Sensationalist reporting, in which reporters exaggerate or make up stories, is referred to as A.intention of malice. B.fantasy reporting. C.yellow journalism. D.indecent reporting.
C
4.How did the rise in factories influence the American drive toward imperialism? A.There was a lack of laborers for factories, and owners searched for cheap labor elsewhere. B.Goods from factories were able to be shipped overseas at very low prices. C.No country had access to all the natural resources needed to run their industries. D.Factories generated a great deal of wealth that investors wanted to make use of.
C
8.What event prompted President Wilson to send troops into Mexico in 1916? A.Mexico defaulted (failed to pay) on its debts to foreign countries. B.Porfirio Díaz declared himself dictator. C.Pancho Villa led a raid on a town in New Mexico. D.The French invaded and Maximilian was crowned emperor.
C
9.Why did the United States seek trade cooperation with Latin America? A.to increase Latin American exports to the United States B.to limit Latin American exports to the United States C.to increase Latin American demand for American products D.to spread American culture to the people of Latin America
C
4.What specific event triggered American cries for war against Spain? A.the Spanish deportation of American plantation owners B.the installation of Weyler as governor of Cuba C.the destruction of American plantations D.the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor
D
5.A foreign area whose rulers are allowed to retain power in exchange for the protection of a more powerful nation is called A.a colony. B.a state. C.a territory. D.a protectorate.
D
5.What did Theodore Roosevelt mean when he spoke of the United States carrying a "big stick"? A.that the United States should have a powerful army capable of conquering any European nation B.that the United States should acquire colonies in Asia C.that the United States should make its military might felt around the world D.that the United States should make it clear to other nations that it intended to back up its policies with actions as well as words
D
