American Imperialism
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- Q1Which U.S. president is associated with the term 'Dollar Diplomacy'?William Howard TaftWoodrow WilsonTheodore RooseveltCalvin Coolidge30s
- Q2Which region did the United States acquire as a result of the Mexican-American War?The SouthwestThe Pacific NorthwestThe NortheastThe Midwest30s
- Q3Which U.S. president is associated with the 'Big Stick Diplomacy'?George WashingtonJohn F. KennedyAbraham LincolnTheodore Roosevelt30s
- Q4Has the United States officially identified itself as an empire?Only when engaging in colonizationNoYesNoOnly in certain historical periods30s
- Q5What is the main criticism of American imperialism?Exploitation of labor and creating unequal relationshipsMilitarization of foreign policyExploitation of labor and creating unequal relationshipsPromotion of territorial integrityCultural assimilation of indigenous populations30s
- Q6What forms did American imperialism take?Political alliances, diplomatic negotiations, and cultural exchangesMilitary conquest, unequal treaties, and economic penetration through private companiesTrade agreements, treaties of friendship, and economic cooperationTechnological advancements, scientific discoveries, and educational initiativesMilitary conquest, unequal treaties, and economic penetration through private companies30s
- Q7When did American imperialism begin?In the late 19th centuryDuring the Cold WarIn the early 20th centuryIn the late 19th centuryDuring the American Revolution30s
- Q8What negative impact did American imperialism have?Promotion of democracy and freedom worldwideDenial of rights to certain groups of peopleGuarantee of equal rights for allDenial of rights to certain groups of peopleEconomic prosperity for all nations30s
- Q9Which territories did the United States control as a result of American imperialism in the late 19th century?Australia and New ZealandCuba, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the PhilippinesChina and IndiaCuba, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the PhilippinesCanada and Mexico30s
- Q10What motivated the transition of the United States from isolationism to becoming an imperial power?Fear of aggression from other nationsDesire for new markets for industrial products and a belief in American racial and cultural superiorityA desire to reduce military spendingThe need for military alliesDesire for new markets for industrial products and a belief in American racial and cultural superiority30s
- Q11What was one argument made by opponents of interventionism?The United States should uphold its values of democracy, freedom, and independenceForeign affairs should be controlled by European nationsAmerican racial superiority is necessaryThe United States should uphold its values of democracy, freedom, and independenceExpansionism leads to economic prosperity30s
- Q12Which of the following is NOT a form of American imperialism?Military conquestThe promotion of democracy and freedom worldwideUnequal treatiesEconomic penetration through private companiesThe promotion of democracy and freedom worldwide30s
- Q13What is American imperialism?The exploitation of labor within the United StatesThe isolationist policy of the United StatesThe colonization of all Native American territoriesThe expansion of American influence beyond the boundaries of the United StatesThe promotion of democracy and freedom worldwide30s