The purchase of this territory was often called 'Seward's Folly'.
What is Alaska
100
This was the actual event that caused the United States to finally declare war on Spain.
a. Sinking of the Lusitania
b. Assassination of Rossevelt
c. Invasion of Florida
d. Explosion of the USS Maine
What is D. the explosion of the Maine
100
Which president was criticized by the 'De Lome' Letter?
a. Roosevelt
b. Mckinley
c. Taft
d. Wilson
What is b. Mckinley
100
Which islands, not counting Hawaii, became a US possession in 1898?
Guam, Philippine Islands, Puerto Rico, etc
100
The US wanted land here for a naval base in the Pacific.
a. Puerto Rico
b. Japan
c. Pearl Harbor/Hawaii
d. Philippines
What is Pearl Harbor/Hawaii
200
We paid $20 million for these Islands after the war.
a. hawaii
b. china
c. philippines
d. guam
What is c. philippines
200
One of the reasons for the Spanish American War was that we were fighting for this country's independence.
a. England
b. Cuba
c. Guam
d. Puerto Rico
What is b. Cuba
200
According to Alfred Mahan, what does the United States need in order to become a powerful nation?
a. Land
b. Strong Navy
c. Strong Airforce
d. Citizens
What is b. strong navy
200
When a revolt began in the Philippines, why was the US criticized for their response?
What is came down hard on the Philippines, even though we protected Cuba from Spain doing the same thing
200
The United States wanted to make sure there was an "open door" policy in regards to this nation.
a. Japan
b. Russia
c. Philippines
d. China
What is d. China
300
This piece of legislature was passed and forced on the Cubans. It gave the US the right to intervene in Cuban affairs anytime there was a threat to their life, liberty and property.
a. Monroe Doctrine
b. Roosevelt Document
c. Foraker Agreement
d. Platt Amendment
What is d. platt amendment
300
Theodore Roosevelt led this group of volunteer calvary up San Juan Hill.
a. Doughboys
b. Rough Riders
c. Silk Road
d. Redtails
What is b. rough riders
300
This addendum to the Monroe Doctrine, basically told European nations that if they came into South or Central America we would use military force.
a. Roosevelt Corollary
b. Dollar Diplomacy
c. Moral Diplomacy
d. 'Big Stick' policy
What is Roosevelt Corollary
300
What was the leading cause of American deaths during the Spanish-American war?
What is disease
300
This group of people were against the imperialist movement
What is anti-imperialist movement
400
This piece of legislature ended the Spanish American War, thus giving the US the right to govern the Philippines, Cuba, Guam and Puerto Rico
What is Treaty of Paris, 1898
400
Name 2 reasons why the United States was so interested in going to war with Spain.
What was Cuban independence, Imperialism, desire to have military bases, economic opportunity?
400
"Spanish ships on our coast!"
Is this an example of yellow journalism or muckraking?
What is yellow journalism
400
What is the difference between Yellow Journalism and Muckraking?
What is Muckraking are investigative journalists that exposed corruption in businesses. Yellow Journalism is exaggerated stories that stretch the truth
400
This is a policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political or military control over weaker nations
a. Mercantilism
b. Imperialism
c. Colonialism
d. None of the above
What is b. imperialism
500
Name 2 islands/territories we received as a result of the Spanish American war.
What are Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Phillippines?
500
True or False We discovered who was responsible for the explosion of the USS Maine.
What is false
500
Give 2 reasons as to why the Panama Canal was so important to both the United States and Teddy Roosevelt?
What is trade and being able to move the naval fleet from ocean to ocean?
500
Teddy Roosevelt's approach to Foreign Policy was "speak softly and carry a big stick." This meant that
What is his negotiations were always backed by the threat of military force.
500
Name two reasons the United States decided to adopt a policy of imperialism in the late 19th century.
What is new economic markets, a belief in our cultural superiority, and a desire to be seen as a world power. (military reasons also)