History Quiz 1 Unit 3 Semester 2
attempt to drive foreigners from China
Boxer Rebellion
As a result of the peace treaty of 1898, the United States acquired all of the following except: Philippines Guam Cuba Puerto Rico
Cuba
United States possessions after the Spanish-American War included all of the following islands except: Puerto Rico Guam Cuba Philippines
Cuba
commander of the United States fleet in the Philippines
Dewey
Americans reacted positively to Seward's purchases. True False
False
construction engineer of the Panama Canal
Goethals
fought yellow fever in Panama
Gorgas
originated the policy of trade with China
Hay
American battleship in the Havana harbor
Maine
United States President who was slandered by the Spanish ambassador
McKinley
head of United States army invading Puerto Rico
Miles
The document that forbade European intervention in Western Hemisphere affairs was the ______ Doctrine.
Monroe
forbade European intervention in the Americas
Monroe Doctrine
The Nobel Peace Prize ® was awarded to President Roosevelt for what accomplishment? Building of the Panama Canal Developing the "Square Deal" policy Negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War Negotiating the end of the Boxer Rebellion
Negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War
equal trading rights in China
Open Door Policy
joined the Atlantic with the Pacific
Panama Canal
negotiated treaty with Japan
Perry
Which of the following events came first, second, and third? Boxer Rebellion; Perry opens Japan to trade; Panama Canal Panama Canal; Boxer Rebellion; Perry opens Japan to trade Perry opens Japan to trade; Panama Canal; Boxer Rebellion Perry opens Japan to trade; Boxer Rebellion; Panama Canal
Perry opens Japan to trade; Boxer Rebellion; Panama Canal
The right to intervene in Cuban affairs for the protection of United States and Cuban interests was proclaimed by the ______ Amendment.
Platt
President who involved the United States in world affairs
Roosevelt
leader of the Rough Riders
Roosevelt
victors in the battle of San Juan Hill
Rough Riders
admiral who defeated the Spanish fleet at Santiago
Sampson
Factors leading to America's declaration of war on Spain included all of the following except: the bombing of the Maine anti-Spanish propaganda the Spanish ambassador's letter damage to United States business investments Spain's willingness to negotiate
Spain's willingness to negotiate
fight for Cuban independence
Spanish-American War
gave equal treatment to the common man
Square Deal
Which president's policy in the Caribbean was called the Big Stick Policy?
Theodore Roosevelt
Alaska has become important because of its natural resources and crucial defense location. True False
True
America purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. True False
True
European countries sought industrial materials in the Americas. True False
True
The Monroe Doctrine forbade European intervention in the Western Hemisphere. True False
True
The Spanish-American War marked the emergence of America as a world power. True False
True
Through the Monroe Doctrine, American self-interest moved into world concerns. True False
True
United States involvement in the Cuban situation included all of these reasons except: Cuban independence United States colonization of Cuba protection of American business investments enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine
United States colonization of Cuba
At the end of the Spanish-American War, the following were true about Cuba except: received its independence gave America the right to intervene became a United States possession agreed not to enter European alliances promised not to borrow from Europe
became a United States possession
United States intervention in the Western Hemisphere included all of the following reasons except: repaying European debts conquest of new territories setting up stable governments pursuing Pancho Villa
conquest of new territories
an economy based on large-scale industries and production of goods
industrialism
interference in the affairs of one country by another
intervention
to bargain with another party to reach an agreement
negotiate
The Monroe Doctrine stated that the United States could do everything except: look on European intervention in the Western Hemisphere as an unfriendly act not become involved in European wars not interfere with already established European colonies not expand outside its borders
not expand outside its borders
After the Spanish-American War, Cuba became a United States _______.
protectorate
Select the statements that are true about the Panama Canal. reduced travel time increased trade improved America's defense improved American relations with Colombia
reduced travel time increased trade improved America's defense
The Monroe Doctrine was established for all of these reasons except:
so the United States could colonize the Western Hemisphere
Which of the following contributed to increasing United States involvement in world affairs?
the Japanese-American Treaty the Open Door Policy the Boxer Rebellion the Panama Canal Roosevelt's role as mediator
The United States received international criticism for all of the following except: the Monroe Doctrine the allowing of Cuba to become independent its role as policeman in the Western Hemisphere its motives for intervention in the Caribbean
the allowing of Cuba to become independent
In Cuba, Reed, Carroll, and Lazear fought against which disease?
yellow fever