Unit 8 Test
Fears of spies and sabotage in the US during the war led to
All of the above
Individuals opposed to the concept in the cartoon would have most likely agreed with which of the following perspectives?
America should avoid imperialist expansion
Which of the following is a reason why the U.S. followed a policy of expansionism in the late 18th century?
American industries sought more markets for their products
Which of the following was an immediate cause of increased American influence in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands?
American victory in the Spanish-American War
What is the name of the island posted to by the arrow
Cuba
Which was one event that led to the Spanish-American War?
Cubans rebelled agains Spanish rule
The Slective Service Act was a means of
Drafting young mean for the military forces
A main goal of the US during the Spanish-American Wa was to:
Free Cuba from Spanish rule
The Platt Amendment
Gave the US the right to send in the US military to preserve order as needed in Cuba
Which of the following was a major factor in the decision of the US' to enter World War 1
Germanys unrestricted submarine warfare
After the Spanish-American War, Cubans, Puerto Rican's, and Filipinos
Had their rights to self-determination restricted by the US
The ideas expressed in the cartoon best characterize which of the following periods in US history?
Imperialism
To support their views, anti-imperialists argued that
Imperialism rejected the American ideal of "liberty for all"
In the 1890s yellow journalism was used to:
Increase public sympathy for Cuban rebels during the Spanish-American War
Wilsons goals for the League of Nations was
International security, peace and stability
President Wilson signaled a willingness to abandon which long-held American policy?
Isolation from involvement in European affairs
Why was the Open door police important to the US?
It gave the US access to millions of consumers in China
The building of the Panama Canal was important because it
Provided quicker movement between Atlantic and Pacific parts
As a result of the Spanish-American War,
Puerto Rico became a territory of the US
Isolationists argued that the US should
Refuse to enter a European War
This chart shows that Presidents Roosevelt and Wilson
Restorted frequently to the use of US troops in Latin America
Explain the current status of that island's relationship with the US and how tha island gained that status
Territory of US and they have self determination, so they are able to govern themselves but are not treated like regular US citizens.
How did the US get access to the Canal Zone in Panama
The US military backed Panamanian rebels who fought for independence
One reason the U.S. annexed Hawaii was because
The US needed naval stations in the pacific
What was the central message of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
The US would use force to prevent intervention in the affairs of Latin American countries
Which foreign police approach is most consistent with the sentiments expressed by Wilson in the excerpt above?
The defense of humanitarian an democratic goals for intervention
Which foreign policy approach is most consistent with the sentiments expressed by Wilson in the excerpt above
The defense of humanitarian and democratic principles
"We should maintain close connections to the Philippines, since they provide us with naval base, and our demonstrating naval support is essential to American power." This statement best describes the foreign policy views of
Theodore Roosevelt
Many senators opposed American entry into the League of Nations because
They feared it would lead to US involvement in another European War
For what reason is the keystone missing?
US never joined the League of Nations and without full cooperation the League was a waste.
"We should support the Mexican government since its economically very valuable to us. The Chinese can buy American products, and supply us with cheap goods." This statement best describes the foreign police views of
William Howard Taft
"We should not deal with the Colombian government because woman are not treated fairly there, which shows they dont share our values." This statement best describes the foreign policy views of
Woodrow Wilson
Which US President designed the bridge depreciated in the cartoon?
Woodrow Wilson
Under imperialism, the stronger nation attempts to
all of the above
