US History imperialism
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- Q1Which event marked the beginning of American imperialism in the late 19th century?The Louisiana PurchaseWorld War IThe Civil WarThe Spanish-American War30s
- Q2What was the primary motivation behind the U.S. annexation of Hawaii in 1898?Support for independence movementsPolitical alliances with EuropeReligious expansionEconomic interests and military strategic positioning30s
- Q3Which doctrine justified U.S. intervention in the Americas during the early 20th century?The Truman DoctrineThe Eisenhower DoctrineThe Roosevelt CorollaryThe Monroe Doctrine30s
- Q4What was the significance of the Open Door Policy in 1899?It sought to colonize ChinaIt promoted the sale of opiumIt created trade tariffs against European nationsIt aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China30s
- Q5What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment (1901) regarding Cuba?To limit Cuba's independence and allow U.S. interventionTo grant Cuba full independenceTo promote democratic electionsTo establish trade agreements30s
- Q6What was the primary goal of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?To justify U.S. intervention in Latin AmericaTo encourage democracy in AfricaTo promote trade with EuropeTo establish military alliances in Asia30s
- Q7What was the significance of the Panama Canal for U.S. imperialism?It increased immigration to the U.S.It facilitated faster naval and trade routes between the Atlantic and Pacific OceansIt was primarily a tourist attractionIt was a symbol of American independence30s
- Q8What was the rationale behind the U.S. policy of Dollar Diplomacy during President Taft's administration?To promote military interventionTo use economic power to achieve foreign policy goalsTo support revolutionary movementsTo expand territorial acquisitions30s
- Q9What was the main goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China?To expel foreign influence and missionariesTo increase trade with the WestTo establish a democratic governmentTo promote Western ideologies30s
- Q10Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?Ulysses S. GrantTheodore RooseveltWoodrow WilsonWilliam Howard Taft30s
- Q11What major battle did the Rough Riders participate in during the Spanish-American War?Battle of AntietamBattle of Bull RunBattle of San Juan HillBattle of Gettysburg30s
- Q12Which U.S. territory was primarily the focus of the Rough Riders' military engagement?CubaHawaiiPhilippinesPuerto Rico30s
- Q13Who was the last monarch of Hawaii?Queen EmmaKing KalakauaKing KamehamehaQueen Liliʻuokalani30s
- Q14What was a major factor that increased American interest in Hawaii during the 19th century?TourismOil reservesWhaling industrySugar trade30s
- Q15Who was the U.S. Secretary of State responsible for negotiating Seward's Folly?William H. SewardHenry ClayJohn Quincy AdamsThomas Jefferson30s