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What is mercantilism and why did its supporters
want to see the US engage in imperialism?
A. Mercantilism is the belief that a nation should conquer new territories and
establish colonies. Its supporters advocated imperialism because imperialism
would guarantee that the US exported more than it imported.
B.
Mercantilism is the belief that white society has a obligation to civilize “lesser”
peoples. It supporters advocated imperialism because they felt that the best way
to accomplish this was through conquest.
C.
Mercantilism is the belief that a nation should build wealth by exporting more than it
imports. Its Supporters advocated imperialism because it would allow the US to
acquire more resources and become less dependent on foreign nations.
D.
Mercantilism is the “white man’s burden.” Its supporters advocated
imperialism because they wanted to conquer the Philippines.
Someone who opposed US expansion and
involvement in foreign affairs is known as what?
A. an imperialist
C. an expansionist
B. an isolationist
D. a mercantilist
What was yellow journalism?
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It was journalism aimed at covering the formation of
an independent Cuban government.
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It was journalism aimed at publishing editorials
condemning any plans the US might have to annex
Cuba.
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It was journalism aimed at accurately reporting
conditions in Cuba in order to educate citizens in
the United States and encourage caution before
rashly jumping into a war with Spain.
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It was journalism designed to sell papers by
exaggerating the sufferings of the Cuban people
under Spanish rule.
The Platt Amendment is an example of
which of the following?
•efforts by the US to promote and protect its own interests in
the western hemisphere and elsewhere
•efforts by the US to annex additional territories as part of
imperialism
•attempts by the US to aid other countries to establish
independent governments following revolutions
•attempts by nations in the western hemisphere to exert
independence from US influence
“Speak softly and carry a big stick..” is associated
with the foreign policy of which US president?
•Theodore Roosevelt
•Woodrow Wilson
•William Taft
•William McKinley
What did Wilson hope to see flourish as a
result of his “missionary (moral) diplomacy?”
•US business interests in Haiti
•federal protection of citizens in New Mexico
•democracy in the western hemisphere
•US investments in Latin America
A US Congressman feels strongly that the US must sell more
products abroad than it buys from other nations. It is clear that
this leader believes in which of the following philosophies?
•dollar diplomacy
•mercantilism
•imperialism
•an open door policy
A US Senator in the 1890’s believes that the United States must build more
battleships than any other nation. There is a good chance that this leader has
been strongly impacted by the writing of which person?
•Alfred T. Mahan
•Josiah Strong
•Rudyard Kipling
•Commodore George Dewey