Name: Class: Ch 7 test Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question 1 By the late 1800s, industrialized Western nations such as Great Britain, France, and Germany looked to Africa, ‘Asia, and Latin America for new customers, places to invest, and ‘A raw materials workers B ideas D capital. “Two popular ideologies contributed to imperialism: a sense of nationalism and A abelief in democracy Ca feeling of cultural superiority B _abeliefiin transcendentalism. D__aspirit of cooperation In the late 1800s, American expansionists were interested in Hawaii as a potential A fiftieth state C fishing site B _coaling station and naval base, D__ tourist attraction. USS. Secretary of State John Hay proposed the Open Door Policy in China in opposition 10 ‘A Buropean spheres of influence. C the Russo-Japanese War. B_ Japanese threats. D__ the Boxer rebellion The event that triggered a U.S, declaration of war on Spain in 1898 was A the death of José Marti C the destruction of the USS Maine, B_ Dewey's attack on the Philippines. D_ the de Lome letter. When the Spanish-American War broke out, Commodore George Dewey's US naval fleet rushed to A. the Philippines. C Florida, B_ Puerto Rico. D Cuba. “We were sill under a heavy Fire and I got together a mixed lot of men and pushed on - pushing the Spaniards through a line of palm-trees, and over the crest of a chain of hills. When we reached these crests we found ourselves overlooking Santiago.” —Theodore Roosevelt, 1902 The “mixed lot of men” Colonel Roosevelt refers to in this statement were A. the Texas Rangers. C Buffalo Soldiers and Rough Riders. B_ Cuban Revolutionaries. D_ the Fighting 24th Infantry Regiment After the Spanish-American War, a controversy arose over whether the United States should annex A. Samoa, C Puerto Rico, B Cuba D__ the Philippines,Name: ID: B 9. The United States supported Panamanian revolutionaries in 1903 in their fight for independence from A. Colombia C Chile B_ Spain, D_ France. ied States, ‘Chronic wrongdoing ... in the Westem Hemisphere, ..may force the U however reluctantly ... to the exercise of an intemational police power.” —Theodore Roosevelt, 1904 10. This excerpt directed at European powers is known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the ‘A Pan American Union Panama Trea B Open Door Policy. D_ Monroe Doctrine. 11. President Theodore Roosevelt received the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to negotiate a peace treaty between A. Russia and Japan, Russia and China, B the United States and Korea. D_ China and Japan, 12 Social Darwinism encouraged people in industrialized nations to believe that A. they were superior to people who lived in less-developed countries. B__evolution impacted the culture of a nation’s inhabitants as much as it did the adaptation of species. economic soundness resulted from cooperating with and showing respect for other nations. D__ they were inferior to people who lived in less-developed nations. 13. In the late 1800s, what motivated the United States to claim territories abroad? A. The United States believed it had much to leam from studying the way other countries handled production and distribution of goods. B_ Americans wanted to find restful destinations where nothing was polluted. Americans wanted to learn about other religious faiths. D__ The United States was eager to find new markets and military advantages 14 How did the Boxer Rebellion increase support for the Open Door Policy? A China and the Western nations worked out a series of policies to enable trade to flow through third partes. B Westerners realized that they could more effectively exploit China if they stuck together. Japan realized that it needed the United States, D China realized that Western trade was necessary to its survival 18 What role did the U.S. minister to Hawaii, John L, Stevens, play in the ereation of the Republic of Haw: ‘A. He fought the U.S. Marines” takeover of the royal palace. B__ He supported the planters who rebelled against the queen. C He opposed Sanford B. Dole. D He tried to support the queen, but his efforts were not successful.‘Name: 16 7 18 rc 0 au Why did King Kalakaua give Pearl Harbor to the United States? He wanted to create a place for U.S. warships to resupply. He was happy to give Americans more political control. USS. control of Pearl Harbor was guaranteed by the Cook Treaty ‘The Hawaiian League forced him to sign the bayonet constitution pose ‘What prompted the Russo-Japanese War? A. Russia sent ships to Edo Bay B Japan and Russia each wanted to control Korea and Manchuria. Japan and Russia each hoped to gain a foothold in Alaska, D__ Japan sought to take over Siberia How did Americans view the Cuban revolt against Spain? A. Ameticans pressured President MeKinley to enter the war as soon as Cubans revolted. B__ Americans had litte interest in the struggle. © Americans sympathized with Spain. D__ Americans sympathized with the Cubans. The United States gained trading rights in China by A. sending notes to European nations and Japan that recommended all nations have equal trading rights in China. B having a successful meeting with the “Society of Righteous and Harmful Fists.” C supporting the Boxer Rebellion. D securing a large sphere of influence around Guangzhou. How did the United States exert influence in Japan? by agreeing not to expand in the Pacific by holding the Edo Bay Summit by siding with Russia in the Russo-Japanese War by two impressive displays of naval power, 50 years apart, pam How did William Randolph Hearst use his newspaper to support the Cubans against the Spanish? A His paper refused fo use any Spanish sources. B His paper hired José Marti to create ads that urged support of the Cuban revolt against Spain, C His paper refused to resort to yellow joumalism D His paper competed with Joseph Pulitzer’s paper for the most accurate headlines, 1D: BName: ID: B 22. Use the image to answer the following question. This image of the USS Maine shows an event that energized Americans to A begin the Spanish-American War B__ withdraw ships from Edo Bay. C screen incoming naval officers for ties to espionage. D__ demand more stringent inspections of military ships. 23. Spanish forces in the PI A Spanish traitors B_ Filipino and Cuban rebels. the Filipino rebel army and the U.S. fleet. D the US, fleet and Cuban rebels, ppines were overcome by 24 What is one reason that the Platt Amendment was significant? A It led tothe establishment of the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay B__ It gave the United States authority to drain standing water, which led to the eradication of yellow fever in Havana, i Ct declared the annexation of Cuba, D__ It revoked the right of the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs 25. Why did the United States renew its commitment to support the Monroe Doctrine with military Force after the Spanish-American War? ‘A. The United States wanted to keep the military ready in case of unexpected combat in Asia. B The United States wanted to protect its interests in Latin America, C Public opinion had tuned against expansion D__Publicizing such policies strengthened alliances abroad,1D: B Name: Policy 1 Policy 2 Dollar ‘Nurturing diplomacy constitutional governments I I Supported by Supported by 26 Which pair best completes the charts above? A. Taft, Wilson C Wilson, Roosevelt B_ Wilson, Taft D_ Roosevelt, Taft 27 What kept the Battle of Veracruz and its aftermath from plunging the United States and Mexico into war? A. The Mexican government issued an apology: B_ Germany sent a diplomatic envoy to smooth out differences. Argentina, Brazil, and Chile mediated. D__ The forces of Zapata and Villa united and agreed to end fighting along the U.S. border. 28. President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to build the Panama Canal to shorten travel time between A. the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of the Atlantic Ocean and the West Indies. Mexico. B the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, D Panama and Colombia, 29. A 1917 law gave Puerto Ricans A. self-ule, C the power to regulate immigration B_ US. citizenship. D control over interstate trade. ‘Completion Complete each statement 30 A clause in th Jed to the establishment of the U.S. naval base at Guanténamo Bay. A Platt Amendment Roosevelt Corollary B Monroe Doctrine D_US‘Cuban agreement 31 European nations exercised economic and political control of China through __ A. dollar diplomacy Paradox of Power B spheres of influence D_ Roosevelt Corollary 32. African American soldiers of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry were known a: A Doughboys C Rough Riders B The Fighting Ninth D_ Buffalo SoldiersName: __ Short Answer China, 1911 ane (OF INFLUENCE i Eee ion Emo 33. Study the map and answer this question: Why do you think American leaders believed it would be more advantageous to pursue the Open Door Policy than seek a U.S. sphere of influence in China? A B c D 34. What purpose did coaling stations serve in the age of imper com> ‘Germany threated to go to war with the United States if they had a sphere of influence. Most of the territory of China was already under the influence of another power ‘The United States thought it was undemocratic to have spheres of influence. The United States was not interested in China at all only Japan Coaling stations provided bases where nations could refuel and repair the ships. Coaling stations provided bases where nations could send fisherman to practice their trade Coaling stations provided bases for Air Force refueling None of the aboveName: ID: B “The two great needs of mankind... are, fist, a pure, spiritual Christianity, and second, civil liberty. Without controversy, these are the forces which, in the past, have contributed most to the elevation of the human race -sJosiah Strong, Our Country, 1885 35 What does Strong suggest that America share with other peoples? A. Christianity C civil liberty B Democracy D_Allof the above 36 Why did King Lalakaua call the new constitution of 1887 the bayonet constitution? A It was written by James Bayonet It was written with a bayonet B_ He was forced to sign it, D_ He happily agreed to sign it 37. What key events and developments led to Japan’ rise as a major Pacific power? ‘A. Japan industrialized and built a strong military B_ Commodore Matthew Perry conquered Japan with a fleet of four ships in 1853, C Japan completely revitalized its agricultural economy D_ None ofthe above 38 “You furnish the pictures, I'll furnish the war.” What did William Randolph Hearst mean by this message that he supposedly sent to Frederic Remington? He would make up stories about an imagined war He could influence the United States to go to war a He could photograph the war He was president and could start a war st Spain paw 39 What territories did Spain lose in the peace treaty ending the Spanish-American War? | A Florida C Puerto Rico B Hawaii D Allofthe above 40 Why did American Ambassador John Hay call the Spanish-American War a “splended fttle war"? A. it was won easily C Both B_ brought new territories to the United States D_ NeitherName: wD: B Matching A. protectorate D__ sphere of influence B imperialism E Roosevelt Corollary a a 4 5 dollar diplomacy Practice of extending a nation’s power over other lands Country under the control and protection of another country Geographic arca where an outside nation exerts economic or political control Asserted the right of the United States to act as a police power in the Western Hemisphere Policy of advancing U.S. interests abroad using economic power A. William H. Seward D_ Emilio Aguinaldo B Liliuokalani E__ Joseph Pulitzer C commodore George Dewey Purchased Alaska and the Midway Islands Planned to restore the power of the Hawaiian monarchy Le: ier of Filipino patriots fighting for independence Won the Battle of Manila Bay Hearst's rival in the newspaper business