Ch. 27 – History – Flashcards
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1. A major factor in the shift in American foreign policy toward imperialism in the late nineteenth century was a. the need for additional population. b. the desire for more farmland. c. the construction of an American-built isthmian canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. d. the need for overseas markets for increased agricultural and industrial production. e. the failure of the Monroe Doctrine.
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d
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2. The question of the annexation of ________ touched off the first major imperialistic debate in American history. a. Cuba b. Venezuela c. Puerto Rico d. Alaska e. none of the above
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e
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3. The Teller Amendment a. guaranteed the independence of Cuba. b. made Cuba an American possession. c. directed McKinley to order American troops into Cuba. d. forbid the United States from further military intervention in Cuba once they had gained their independence from Spain. e. gave the United States a virtual right of intervention in Cuba once they had gained their independence from Spain.
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4. The Platt Amendment a. guaranteed the independence of Cuba. b. allowed the United States to acquire Puerto Rico as a U.S. territory. c. gave the United States a virtual right of intervention in Cuba once they had gained their independence from Spain. d. allowed the United States to annex Hawaii. e. forbid the United States from further military intervention in Cuba once they had gained their independence from Spain.
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c
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5. At the time, the most controversial event associated with the Spanish-American War was the a. declaration of war against Spain. b. adoption of the Teller Amendment. c. adoption of the Platt Amendment. d. acquisition of Puerto Rico. e. acquisition of the Philippine Islands.
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e
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6. President McKinley asked Congress to declare war on Spain mainly because a. the American people demanded it. b. the Spanish had insulted him personally. c. the business community pressured him. d. the Teller Amendment had been passed. e. the Platt Amendment had been passed.
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a
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7. During the boundary dispute between Venezuela and Britain, the United States a. sided with Britain. b. did not invoke the Monroe Doctrine. c. threatened war with Great Britain. d. citizens opposed American intervention. e. invoked the Foraker Act.
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c
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8. Which of the following became U.S. possessions under the Treaty of Paris which officially ended the Spanish-American War? (1) Puerto Rico, (2) Cuba, (3) Guam, (4) Hawaii, (5) the Philippine Islands, (6) Panama. a. 1, 2, 3. and 5 only. b. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 only. c. 1, 3, 4, and 5 only. d. 1, 3, and 5 only. e. 2, 4, and 6 only.
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a
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9. Anti-imperialists presented all of the following arguments against acquiring the Philippine Islands except a. it would violate the "consent of the governed" philosophy in the Declaration of Independence. b. because despotism abroad might lead to despotism at home. c. the islands were still rightfully Spain's since they were taken after the treaty had been signed. d. annexation would propel the U.S. into political and military commitments in the Far East. e. the idea of being imperialistic went against everything the United States stood for morally and politically.
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10. President McKinley primarily justified American acquisition of the Philippines by emphasizing that a. the Filipinos wanted to be annexed by the U.S. b. the electoral success of the Republican party rested on the annexation. c. there was no other acceptable alternative to annexation. d. they were the spoils of war and America's by right of conquest. e. the Philippines would give the U.S. a much needed overseas market.
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11. By the end of the 19th century, jingoism in the U.S. was encouraged by all of the following except a. European imperialism. b. International Darwinsim c. yellow Journalism d. the views of Alfred Thayer Mahan e. new immigrants
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e
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12. Which of the following was an immediate cause of the Spanish-American War? a. Cuban nationalism b. U.S. expansionism c. yellow journalism d. the sinking of the Maine e. business's need for new markets
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d
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13. Which of the following was not a cause of the Spanish American War? a. jingoism b. yellow journalism c. the De Lome letter d. the desire for an isthmian canal e. the actions of "Butcher" Weyler
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d
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14. In 1899. an insurrection began in the Philippines because a. Spanish citizens there tried to regain political control. b. the U.S. refused to give the Filipinos their independence. c. communist insurgents attempted to seize control of the islands. d. the U.S. turned the islands over to French control. e. the U.S. refused to give any economic or social aid to the Filipinos.
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b
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15. Many Americans became concerned about the increasing number of foreign leaseholds in China because they a. feared Chinese markets would be monopolized by European manufacturers and exporters. b. wanted exclusive trading rights with the Chinese. c. feared German military domination of China. d. feared English military domination of China. e. none of the above
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a
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16. Theodore Roosevelt received the Republican Vice- Presidential nomination in 1900 primarily because a. he purchased it with his family wealth. b. this would remove him from the governorship of New York. c. the Republican Party wanted him to capture national attention so that he might run as their candidate in 1904. d. his presence would appeal to Western voters. e. Mark Hanna supported it.
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b
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17. In the 1900 Presidential Election, the Democratic Party and its candidate William Jennings Bryan, insisted that the "paramount issue" of the campaign was a. Bryanism. b. free silver. c. tariff protection. d. imperialism. e. the selection of Theodore Roosevelt as Vice President.
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d
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18. The Republicans won the election of 1900 primarily because a. of fears of William Jennings Bryan. b. of the presence of Theodore Roosevelt on their ticket. c. the prosperity achieved during McKinley's first term. d. their support of freedom overseas. e. their support of imperialism.
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c
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19. Construction of an isthmian canal was motivated mainly by a. a desire to improve the defense of the United States and its growing empire. b. the Panamanian Revolution. c. continued volcanic activity in Nicaragua. d. the British rejection of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty. e. economic factors.
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20. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine a. established a friendly partnership with Britain in policing Latin American affairs. b. stopped all European colonization in the Western Hemisphere. c. justified the building and maintenance of the Panama Canal. d. justified U.S. intervention in Latin American affairs. e. restored cordial relations between the U.S. and Latin American countries.
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d
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21. The U.S.'s frequent intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations in the early 20th century a. established political stability in the area. b. was well appreciated in the region as an effective cloak of defense against European threats. c. was a departure in foreign policy from Roosevelt's "big stick" diplomacy. d. left a legacy of friendship and trust between the U.S. and Latin American countries. e. none of the above.
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22. Roosevelt's and the U.S.'s role in the Panamanian Revolution involved a. using American naval forces to block Colombian forces from crossing the isthmus and crushing the Panamanian revolt. b. ordering a complete embargo of Columbia until they recognized the independence of Panama. c. remaining perfectly neutral, d. sending in American ground troops. e. none of the above.
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a
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23. The usual cause of U.S. involvement in the affairs of Latin America was a. the need to defend them against Spanish power. b. that they were chronically in debt. c. to control the flow of Latin American immigrants to the U.S. d. to begin the process of annexing the countries to the U.S. e. all of the above.
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b
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24. Which of the following is not associated with the foreign policy of President Theodore Roosevelt? a. the Monroe Doctrine b. the Russo-Japanese War c. the Great White Fleet d. the annexation of Hawaii e. the Panama Canal
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d
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25. Which statement accurately summarizes Theodore Roosevelt's policy on the Panama Canal? a. Roosevelt waited for Colombia to agree to a fair price for the Canal Zone. b. Roosevelt gave military support to Panama's revolt against Columbia. c. Roosevelt signed a treaty in which Columbia agreed to create Panama as a separate nation. d. Panama's government persuaded Roosevelt to give U.S. assistance for building an isthmian canal. e. Roosevelt was able to develop strong Latin American support for his canal project and was given land below Nicaragua for building.
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b
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27. By the terms of the Hay-Paunceforte Treaty of 1901, the United States gained the right from a. France to construct the Panama Canal. b. the U.S. Congress to build, control, and fortify an isthmian canal. c. the British to build, control, and fortify an canal d. Columbia to control a canal zone. e. Panama to control a canal zone.
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c
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28. China's Boxer Rebellion was an effort to a. overthrow the corrupt Chinese government. b. establish American power in the Far East. c. throw out or kill all foreigners. d. destroy the Open Door policy. e. establish British dominance in China.
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c
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29. Which of the following was the least important consideration in the annexation of Hawaii? a. natural resources b. the need for U.S. Naval bases overseas c. U.S. investments overseas d. the desire for an isthmian canal e. strategic concerns for the Spanish-American War
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d
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30. Which of the following does not personify the idea of Anglo-Saxon superiority? a. Alfred Thayer Mahan b. Rudyard Kipling c. Rev. Josiah Strong d. Albert Beveridge e. International Darwinism
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a
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31. Under William Howard Taft's "dollar diplomacy," a. the federal government invested taxpayer's money in foreign nations. b. Wall Street bankers were encouraged to invest their money in foreign nations. c. American colonies such as Puerto Rico and the Philippines began to regain control of their own financial affairs. d. federal money was spent to retain Theodore Roosevelt as a foreign policy consultant. e. the United States purchased Manchurian railroads.
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b
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32. Which of the following foreign policy actions is most related to the Monroe Doctrine? a. the Open Door Policy b. the acquisition of the Philippines c. the Venezuelan Border dispute d. the encouragement of American business to acquire and construct Manchurian railroads e. the Root-Takahira agreement
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c
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33. Which of the following foreign policy actions was least related to U.S. economic concerns? a. the Venezuelan border dispute b. the Open Door Policy c. the Spanish American War d. the annexation of Hawaii e. Dollar Diplomacy
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