Imperialism Test Review

Which conclusion can best be drawn from this map?

A. American imperialists saw their nation's main opportunities in the pacific and the Caribbean.

How does this cartoon express the sentiments of American anti-imperialists of the late 1800s and early 1900s?

A. Anti-imperialists believed the United States' colonizing of other countries was fueled by greed

Which was these was a negative result of the construction of the Panama Canal?

A. Colombia and other Latin American countries resented U.S. interference in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia.

Based on the excerpt, with which statement would Oliver Wendell Holmes have agreed?

A. Freedom of speech is not absolute.

Following the overthrow of its monarchy in 1894, what territory was annexed to the United States in 1898?

A. Hawaii

Queen Liliuokalani attempted to rid her people of American influence in the late 1800s. Where did she rule?

A. Hawaii

What is the MOST accurate Social-Darwinist defense for U.S. imperialism?

A. Nations that considered themselves superior felt obliged to govern less-advanced nations.

The U.S. president depicted in this cartoon published at the end of World War I was

A. Woodrow Wilson

Which step was taken by Herbert Hoover as head of the U.S. Food Administration during WWI?

A. persuading Americans to eat less wheat and meat

All of the following were long term causes of World War I EXCEPT

A. religious differences

When World War I began, the official United States policy was

A. to remain militarily and politically neutral.

The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans

A. were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.

The message below was sent from Germany to Mexico in 1917. What was the impact of the publication of this letter?

B. American public opinion was outraged against Germany.

Before 1898, most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the United States by the end of the century?

B. Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries.

Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. History?

B. It revealed that the United states had become a world power.

What is the main idea of this political cartoon? "Another shotgun wedding with neither party willing"

B. President McKinley and the Senate pushed through the annexation of hawaii despite opposition at home and in Hawaii.

As a result of the Spanish American War, the US gained control of:

B. Puerto Rico

This poem would seem to be supporting

B. Social Darwinism

How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment?

B. The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairs.

Which of these asserted that the United States had the right to intervene in the affairs of neighboring American countries, to counter threats posed to its security and interests?

B. The Roosevelt Corollary

The excerpt below is from a speech by Senator J. Beveridge to the U.S. Senate on January 9, 1900. Based on this speech, what conclusion can be made about the views of American Imperialists in 1900?

B. They saw the Philippines as a useful base for increasing American trade with East Asia.

The primary reason the United States advocated the Open Door Policy was to

B. protect and broaden U.S. trade with China.

Which of these is considered to be the "spark" which ignited World War I?

B. the assassination of Franz-Ferdinand

In this 1916 cartoon, the sinking ship represents

B. the decreasing neutrality of the U. S. in World War I.

Which of these provisions was included in the Treaty of Versailles (1919)?

B. the establishment of the League of Nations

The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were both

B. vetoed by President Theodore Roosevelt. D. significant limitations of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

The League of Nations

B. was supported by President Wilson, but rejected by the Senate.

Which group of adult males, ages 21 to 30, was NOT required to serve in the U.S. military during WWI

C. Conscientious objectors

Which statements are TRUE about warfare at sea in World War I?

C. I, II, and IV I - Submarines and Mines were an inexpensive and better way to engage battleships II - Convoys proved to be the most effective defense against submarines IV - Great sea battles between surface ships were race during the war

Which exiled Cuban leader raised money in Ybor City and other cities in FL to organize a new revolt against Spanish rule in Cuba?

C. Jose Marti

Which sentence best describes the impact of WWI on FL?

C. Military training centers were located in FL, the states farmers sold more crops, and a thousand Floridians gave their lives.

What caused African-American demographic patterns in the U.S. to shift during WWI?

C. More job opportunities in Northern cities

Which American city served as the main port of embarkation for the "Rough Riders" and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War?

C. Tampa, Florida

Which event was responsible for the changes in trade shown on the table?

C. The British Naval blockade of the North Sea cut off American trade to the Central Powers.

After observing how the European great powers had carved out "spheres of influence" in China, what action did U.S. Secretary of State hays propose?

C. The United States and other foreign nations should enjoy equal trading rights in China.

Which of these was NOT true of the United States in the decades following World War I?

C. The United States first took control of the Philippines.

Which of these is a reason President William McKinley advocated going to war with Spain in 1898?

C. War was needed to make the region safe for American business and commerce.

The excerpt is from Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power upon History, published in 1890. In this book, Mahan urged Americans to build a large navy and acquire colonies as Britain had. What other strategy did Mahan advocate for the United States to succeed as a naval power?

C. building a canal through Central America

From this cartoon you can infer that the cartoonist

C. opposes U. S. participation in the League of Nations.

This American poster from 1917 is suggesting that the United States

C. should fight Germany to protect the borders of the U.S.

What is the name of the document shown, which ended the war between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers?

C. the Treaty of Versailles

Which event surrounding World War I had the GREATEST impact on Americans?

C. the sinking of the Lusitania

What was the purpose of bonds being sold in this cartoon? "If you can't Enlist, Invest! Buy a Liberty Bond"

C. to help finance the American war effort

During World War I, the western front in Europe was characterized by

C. trench warfare.

Which of the following provides the best evidence in support of the view that Americans went to war with Spain in 1898 for humanitarian purposes?

D. Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the United States would not Annex Cuba if it won the war.

How might this image have been useful for boys and girls in the early-1900s?

D. It could put pressure on their parents to support World War I

Which best describes how American women reacted to American participation in WWI?

D. Some protested but most supported the war effort and many filled men's jobs.

What was the effect of the message shown in this cartoon?

D. The U.S. declared war after Germany sank American ships in the blockade zone

Why did congress feel that Selective Service registration was necessary?

D. The U.S. needed to raise troops fighting overseas.

Why did many U.S. Senators object this article from the Covenant of the League of Nations?

D. They feared Americans would be required to act against aggression in Europe.

Which sentence describes the experiences of African-American soldiers during WWI?

D. They were segregated but many engaged in combat under French command.

This opinion expresses views associated MOST closely with

D. imperialists.

A policy that tries to avoid foreign alliances and involvement is called

D. isolationism.

Why did the U.S. Senate fail to ratify the treaty of Versailles in 1919?

D. many senators feared the League of Nations would involve the U.S. in foreign wars.

The picture shown suggests that the United States

D. needs to prevent German U-boats from doing further harm.

"Yellow Journalism" as practiced by the newspapers of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer were largely responsible for swaying popular support of

D. the Spanish American War.

In the months leading up to World War I, the United States wanted to maintain its neutrality because

D. the U.S. was trading heavily with European nations and did not want its business interrupted.

Which of these was a factor in the U.S. entry in World War I?

D. the sinking of the Lusitania

According to Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was

D. to remove threat of future wars.

The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans

D. were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S