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Chapter 21
One consequence general Weyler’s policy in Cuba was that It ended the Cuban
rebellion
For many political and religious leaders, expansionism would mean the triumph of
American civilization around the globe.
At the outset of the Spanish-American war, the American army was composed of
soldiers well-trained in quelling native American uprising.
To the publishers of yellow journalism, sensational news articles would increase
sales
Josiah strong fostered the concept of the righteousness of American expansion
The author of the open door notes was John Hay
Which one of the following individuals did NOT contribute to the idea that white,
Christian people were superior to other peoples around the world? WILLIAM
SEWARD
Why did American interest in Hawaii increase in the 1890’s? the economic and
military values of the islands increased
The Foraker Act established civil government in Puerto Rico
In 1895, the United States and Great Britain came perilously close to war over
Venezuela
The actions of Commodore Dewey in the Philippines provided the United States
with an unexpected prize of war
By 1900, China had succumbed to European imperialism
Which policy of general Weyler in Spain was intended to destroy the Cuban
rebellion? The Reconcentration Plan
The Spanish-American war provided the united states with the opportunity to
become a world power. TRUE
Which of the following territories caused the most debate about the merits of
acquiring an empire for the united states? The Philippines
The leader of the Filipino resistance movement against the U.S. Occupation in the
Philippines was Emilio Aguinaldo
The Boxer rebellion took place in China
According to the supreme court, congress should determine the rights of US
possessions
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Which of the following individuals favored the annexation of the Philippines?
William McKinley
Which of the following was NOT an argument opposing annexation of the
Philippines? The natives could not be Christianized
In which of the following territories did the native inhabitants receive United States
citizenship in 1900? Hawaii
Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines were all Spanish colonies before the
Spanish American war. TRUE
Which of the following observations would most closely and accurately describe the
viewpoint of the artist who drew the cartoon shown above? President McKinley
should turn his attention from foreign adventures and imperialism to much more
important and pressing issues at home
Why was American expansion of the 1890’s different from earlier expansionist
moves? It would create economic and military colonies overseas
American rule found the quickest acceptance in Puerto Rico
Which of the following did NOT play any role in bringing on the Spanish-American
War in 1898? The annexation of Hawaii
In 1867, Secretary of State William Seward had the United States purchase Alaska
from Russia
What document provided the terms for U.S intervention in Cuba? Platt Amendment
The leading advocate of a powerful navy in late nineteenth-century America was
Alfred Thayer Mahan
In 1898, Theodore Roosevelt was one of the prominent Americans opposed to the
war with Spain. TRUE
The Philippine-American war was more costly than the Spanish-American War.
Examine the ideas presented in the political cartoon shown above. Which of the
following concepts most closely describes the ideas presented in the cartoon?
Imperialism
Where were the greatest diplomatic successes for James G. Blaine? Latin America