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Posted by admin on December 26th, 2009 filed in Gold against Oil

1. Which is an example of an argument in support of American imperialism?
(Points: 3)
businessmen urging the United States to compete with other nations for natural resources

German immigrants asking the United States to support Germany in World War I

congressmen advocating support for the British colonies in Africa

President McKinley speaking out against war with Spain in Cuba

2. Identify one argument in opposition to American imperialism.
(Points: 3)
American principles traditionally opposed colonization.

America would be superior without imperialism.

America had sufficient sources of raw materials so there was no need for imperialism.

The U.S. Army was too small to be effective overseas.

3. Both yellow journalism and the explosion on the battleship Maine contributed to the U.S. decision to go to war against Spain. What was another reason for going to war?
(Points: 3)
to prevent Spain from attacking Florida

to protect U.S. investments in Cuba

to stop Cuban nationalization of U.S. businesses

to keep Spain from attacking Venezuela

4. Which place did not play a role in the Spanish-American War?
(Points: 3)
Manila Bay

San Juan Hill

Havana

Mexico City

5. The treaty ending the Spanish-American War made the Philippines a U.S. territory. What was another provision of the treaty?
(Points: 3)
Haiti and the Dominican Republic became U.S. territories.

Spain would pay reparations to the United States.

Cuban independence was assured.

Panama agreed to allow the United States to build a canal there.

6. The United States acquired several territories as a result of the Spanish-American War. Which one resisted American rule?
(Points: 3)
Puerto Rico

the Philippines

Cuba

Panama

7. The United States acquired several new territories during the late 1800s. Which two eventually became states?
(Points: 3)
Alaska and Hawaii

Alaska and Oregon

Hawaii and California

California and Oregon

8. What proposal did President Woodrow Wilson make for the nations of the world?
(Points: 3)
They should practice isolationism.

They should sign treaties to help one another.

There should be an association of nations.

There should be no borders.

9. What was the major focus of William Howard Taft’s foreign policy?
(Points: 3)
Dollar Diplomacy

Isolationism

foreign outreach

Imperialism

10. Negotiations with Colombia led to the purchase of a 10-mile-wide strip of land used to become President Theodore Roosevelt’s greatest achievement. What was that achievement?
(Points: 3)
a guaranteed source of Panamanian gold and silver
permanent oil drilling rights in Panama

the Panama Canal

ownership of the richest soil in Central America

11. Which U.S. president took the most idealistic approach to foreign policy?
(Points: 3)
William McKinley

Theodore Roosevelt

William Howard Taft

Woodrow Wilson

12. What was the effect of Germany’s decision to use unrestricted submarine warfare?
(Points: 3)
It was the final straw leading to the U.S. declaration of war.

The American Navy began systematically destroying German submarines.

Great Britain stepped up its naval actions and stopped Germany.

The British and French prepared to surrender.

13. Which policies kept the United States from entering World War I in its first three years?
(Points: 3)
isolationism and neutrality

imperialism and democracy

imperialism and neutrality

the Monroe Doctrine and anti-imperialism

14. What was the ultimate impact of U.S. participation in World War I on Germany and its allies?
(Points: 3)
American forces ended the stalemate on the western front leading to Germany’s defeat.

Germany became more determined than ever, causing an increase in the death rate.

U.S. participation caused a rift between Britain and France that extended the war.

Germany’s allies abandoned it once the United States committed to war.

15. What impact did U.S. entry into World War I have on labor and production?
(Points: 3)
There was a serious labor shortage that was difficult to fill.

The civilian population was unable to keep up with the supply needs of the military.

With men drafted to serve in the military, jobs opened for women and minorities.

Farming and agriculture fell short of meeting the food requirements of the military.

16. What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?

This one is really good:

http://www.ushistory.org/us/index.asp