America Reaches Out

Spanish-American War

100

The practice of Yellow Journalism was effective in what way? a.) United Americans against Spain b.) Convinced Citizens to fight Spain in Cuba c.) Earning high profits for newspaper companies d.) All of the above

d.) All of the above

200

What military unit did Bob Marley sing about in his song? (You must explain who they are and what they did) a.) Rough Riders b.) Buffalo Soldiers c.) Tough Tools d.) Cavalry Unit

b.) Buffalo Soldiers

300

The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point in United States foreign policy because the United States A) developed a plan for peaceful coexistence B) emerged as a major world power C) pledged neutrality in future European conflicts D) refused to become a colonial power

B) emerged as a major world power

400

Which is these terms is associated with "Yellow Journalism?" a.) Making complete lies in the press b.) Peter Zenger c.) The New York Journal d.) The sinking of the Lusitania

c.) The New York Journal

500

How did US Foreign Policy change in the early twentieth century? Provide at least two examples.

Shifted from neutral to imperialist. The US began to intervene in countries like China, Cuba, Panama, Guam, the Philippines, etc

Latin America

100

With what country did United States work to build a canal in Central America? a.) Costa Rica b.) El Salvador c.) Panama d.) Cuba

c. Panama

200

What were the main purposes of the Big Stick and Dollar Diplomacy policies? A.) Establish American control of the far east B.) Pronounce American neutrality across the globe C.) Strengthen US presence in the Western Hemisphere D.) Persuade American citizens to invest money in World War I

C.) Strengthen US presence in the Western Hemisphere

300

What effect did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine have on US Foreign policy? a.) Ended US intervention in Cuba b.) Began US presence in Europe during World War I c.) Increased US intervention in Latin American countries d.) Forced Latin Americans to work in dangerous factories

c.) Increased US intervention in Latin American countries

400

Which president first declared that the US will protect Latin American countries from European powers? a.) George Washington b.) James Monroe c.) Theodore Roosevelt d.) William McKinley

b. James Monroe

500

How did the Big Stick and Dollar Diplomacy policies differ from the Monroe Doctrine?

They were a step further in US intervention in South America. The Monroe Doctrine stated the US would intervene only if Europe did first. However, the new policies enacted under Roosevelt and McKinley led to a bigger American presence in this part of the world.

Imperialism

100

What is the system called in which a powerful, richer country takes advantage of a weaker country for its raw materials and resources? A) containment B) imperialism C) isolationism D) neutrality

B) imperialism

200

United States annexation of the Philippines (1898) and military involvement in Vietnam (1960’s and 1970’s) are similar because in each event the United States 1. achieved its long-range foreign policy objectives 2. put the domino theory into action 3. demonstrated the strength and success of its military power 4. provoked domestic debate about its involvement in the internal affairs of other nations

4. provoked domestic debate about its involvement in the internal affairs of other nations

300

What was the main purpose for the creation of the Open Door policy in China? A) protect United States trade in the Far East B) gain control of the Panama Canal Zone C) encourage Chinese immigration to the United States D) improve relations with Russia

A) protect United States trade in the Far East

400

What was one major result of United States imperialism in the early twentieth century? A)The creation of the United Nations B) Improved relations with European countries C) United States territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean. D) Construction of a railroad to Alaska

C) United States territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean.

500

Explain why the United States became an imperialist power in the early twentieth century

For resources -To establish itself as a world power -To compete against Europe -Cheap labor

Random

100

What type of writing embellishes on the truth in order to sell newspapers? a.) Blue poetry b.) Red editorials c.) Yellow Journalism d.) Orange headlining

c.) Yellow Journalism

200

In order to enact women's suffrage in our country, what must be put in place? A) constitutional amendments B) congressional laws C) presidential executive orders D) Supreme Court decisions

A) constitutional amendments

300

Zion National Park is protected by the National Park Service thanks to which President? a.) William McKinley b.) Theodore Roosevelt c.) Woodrow Wilson d.) Mr. J Sacks

b.) Theodore Roosevelt

400

What list represents ways in which Americans could help out the war effort at home? a. War bonds, food rationing, farming b. Farming, creating unions, striking c. Food rationing, scarcity, propaganda d. War bonds, protesting, child labor

a. War bonds, food rationing, farming

500

Who wrote the Zimmerman note and what did it state?

Germany. Stated they would use unrestricted submarine warfare against the US if necessary and may create an alliance with Mexico

Throwback

100

For what reasons did many African Americans move North during World War I? a. Reestablishment of Slavery in the south b. Jim Crow laws kicked them out of their homes c. Increased working opportunities in Northern Cities d. Severe droughts on plantations led to a low crop yield

c. Increased working opportunities in Northern Cities

200

In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly through their 1. frequent acts of civil disobedience 2. activities as government officials 3. publication of articles and books 4. control over factories

3. publication of articles and books

300

The mechanization of agriculture in the United States led directly to 1. an increase in production 2. less dependence on railroads by farmers 3. fewer agricultural exports 4. the decreasing size of the average farm

1. an increase in production

400

During the early 1800s, the United States placed few restrictions on immigration because 1. the Constitution did not allow restrictions 2. labor unions welcomed the new workers 3. southern landowners needed additional workers 4. the industrial economy was creating new jobs

4. the industrial economy was creating new jobs

500

In which area did good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil, and a short growing season most influence the colonial economy? 1. Southern colonies 2. Middle Atlantic region 3. Northwest Territory 4. New England colonies

2. Middle Atlantic region