Spanish American War
Expansionism
Foreign Policy Asia
Foreign Policy Latin America
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100
What caused the Spanish-American War?
A. Spanish troops crossed the Rio Grande River and shot American soldiers
B. German U-Boats sank the Lusitania
C. The Zimmerman Telegram
D. The blowing up of the USS Maine
D. The blowing up of the USS Maine
100
Why did the United States want Hawaii?
A. The valuable sugar plantations the United States had access to
B. The strategic location it was in
C. To build a canal that will connect the United States to it
D. Both A and B are correct
D. Both A and B are correct
100
What major rebellion broke out in China in response to European and American Imperialism?
A. The Cultural Revolution
B. Denmark Vesey's Rebellion
C. The Boxer Rebellion
D. Shay's Rebellion
C. The Boxer Rebellion
100
Which president was known for "Big Stick Diplomacy?"
A. William McKinley
B. William Taft
C. John Tyler
D. Theodore Roosevelt
D. Theodore Roosevelt
100
What year was the first barbie doll released?
A. 1923
B. 1974
C. 1959
D. 1985
C. 1959
200
What role did Yellow Journalism have in the Spanish American War?
A. It shaped American opinions towards Spain
B. It exaggerated atrocities committed by the Spanish
C. It convinced Americans that peace was necessary
D. Both A and B are correct
D. Both A and B are correct
200
Which individual is a member of the Anti-Imperialist League?
A. Mark Twain
B. William McKinley
C. General Arthur MacArthur
D. Albert Beveridge
A. Mark Twain
200
What is the main reason why the United States want access to China?
A. Large markets
B. To build a canal
C. To convert the Chinese population to Christianity
D. Build naval and military bases
A. Large Markets
200
True or False: The United States was economically tied to Cuba
True
200
According to Instacart, what is the most disliked food in America?
A. Brussel Sprouts
B. Anchovies
C. Black Licorice
D. Kale
B. Anchovies
300
What does the word empire mean?
A. An idea that we are God's chosen people destined to conquer the continent
B. A group of states (territory) under one ruler
C. To uplift and civilize inferior peoples
D. America must act as an international police power
B. A group of states (territory) under one ruler
300
This Political Cartoon is an example of what concept?
A. Social Darwinism
B. The White Man's Burden
C. The Monroe Doctrine
D. Manifest Destiny
B. The White Man's Burden
300
What was "Big Stick Diplomacy?"
A. A political philosophy where autocrats have the right to rule over weak people
B. The idea that all nations must have equal access to trade with one another
C. The idea that America must be strong in negotiations but use force if necessary
D. The idea that American culture/customs are superior and therefore must be enforced onto others
C. The idea that America must be strong in negotiations but use force if necessary
300
Why was the United States interested in Panama?
A. To build a canal so trade can be more efficient
B. To convert the Panamanians to Christianity
C. To have access to important natural resources such as rubber
D. To curb European influence in the region
A. To build a canal so trade can be more efficient
300
Which president was shot in the chest during a speech and continued his 90 minute speech anyways?
A. Woodrow Wilson
B. Herbert Hoover
C. Theodore Roosevelt
D. Ulysses S. Grant
C. Theodore Roosevelt
400
Besides blowing up the USS Maine, why were Americans motivated to go to war against Spain?
To liberate the Cubans and Filipinos from Spanish Rule; Bring stability and civilization to the Philippines and Cuba; America's "Divine Mission"
400
What did the Monroe Doctrine state?
No European Intervention in Latin America
400
Why did America want the Philippines?
Access to Asia; Natural resources; Strategic Military/Naval location; Convert the Filipinos
400
What was the Platt Amendment?
No Treaties with Other Nations
U.S. Can lease and buy land for bases
Intervene to ensure stability
400
What is the only planet in our solar system to rotate clockwise on its axis?
A. Saturn
B. Neptune
C. Mars
D. Venus
D. Venus
500
What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on America?
We acquired new territories (Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam), U.S. became an empire, and U.S. Became a world power
500
What was Manifest Destiny?
The belief that we are God's Chosen People destined to conquer the continent
500
What was the Open Door Policy?
Everyone will have equal opportunities in China and ensure Chinese stability
500
What was the Roosevelt Corollary?
Act as an international Police Force: Bad governments, stop foreign threats, and protect U.S. Businesses
500
What is the fear of not having a working cell phone?
A. Mobophobia
B. Globophobia
C. Trypophobia
D. Nomophobia
D. Nomophobia