Download US History Imperialism Unit Exam Section II: Multiple

Section II: Multiple Choice
US History Imperialism Unit Exam
1. All of the following were reasons for the Spanish-American War except
a. the protection of American investments in Cuba
b. the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor
c. the sensationalized news reports of Spanish cruelty
d. the destruction of the US fleet in the Philippines
2. Roosevelt’s foreign policy can best be described as an effort to do which of the following?
a. keep the United States out of foreign affairs
b. use the military to protect the country’s interests
c. close China off to investors outside of the United States
d. ignore European intervention in North and South America
3. Which best accounts for the purpose of yellow journalism?
a. To expose social injustices in American industrial society
b. To sell more media through eye-catching headlines without hard reporting
c. To convince Americans that the American Dream is a reality
d. To spread evangelist messages
4. Which statement best describes President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position
toward Latin America in the early 1900’s?
a. The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin American affairs.
b. The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of
Latin American nations.
c. Latin American nations should form an organization to help them achieve political
and economic stability.
d. The United States should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of Latin
America.
5. In 1903 the area where the US desired to construct the Panama Canal was part of:
a. Puerto Rico
b. Panama
c. Colombia
d. Costa Rica
6. Why did the United States formulate the Open Door policy toward China?
a. to develop democratic institutions and practices in China
b. to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade and markets
c. to establish a military presence on the Chinese mainland
d. to support Japanese efforts to industrialize China
7. Early in the 20th century, Presidents William Taft and Woodrow Wilson used the
concept of dollar diplomacy to
a. help European nations avoid war
b. expand United States influence in China
c. protect United States investments in Latin America
d. support welfare programs for immigrants to the United States
8. Which factor is most closely associated with the decision of the United States to declare
war on Spain in 1898?
a. isolationist policy
b. labor union pressure
c. yellow journalism
d. unrestricted submarine warfare
9. The speakers below are discussing foreign policies that the United States has followed at
various times. Base your answers on their statements and on your knowledge of social
studies.
Speaker A: Steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign
world.
Speaker B: The United States will give economic aid to needy countries anywhere
in the world, but will not provide military aid.
Speaker C: The United States must prevent the growth of communism.
Speaker D: The United States can take over other countries to help them become
more like us.
Which speakers would most likely support a United States foreign policy of intervention
a.
b.
c.
d.
A and B
A and C
C and D
B and D
10. All of the following are true about American foreign policy except:
a. The Monroe Doctrine stipulated that the US would intervene if European countries
attempted to colonize anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.
b. Open Door Policy advocated open trade and travel with Latin American nations
c. Roosevelt Corollary called for intervention in cases where European nations
threatened the stability of the region.
d. Dollar Diplomacy provided funds to Latin American countries in order to build
markets and create allies.
Section II: Constructed Response
Foreign policy is the way a country can influence other countries. There are a number of
different methods or actions the United States can use to implement foreign policy.
A. Describe two different methods or actions that the United States can use to
implement foreign or defense policies.
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B. Explain when or in what circumstances each method or action identified in part A
would most likely be used by the United States.
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Use the political cartoon below and your knowledge of American foreign policy in the early
20th century to answer the following questions.
A. Describe the policy that is represented in the cartoon.
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B. Consider the cartoonist’s point of view and the historical context. What was the
cartoonist trying to say?
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