American Expansionism

Which option below led to Teddy Roosevelt being labeled as an American Hero and had a connection to his future presidential election?

• "Big Stick" Diplomacy improving the Monroe Doctrine

• Construction of the Panama Canal

• Creation of the National Park Service

• Leading the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill

The belief in the superiority of white/English descent is often synonymous with which of the following?

• Imperialism

• Jingoism

• Anglo-Saxonism

• Square Deal

Writing that presents little or no legitimate well-researched news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers is often known as...

• yellow journalism

• jingoism

• muckraking

• open door policy

Which term(s) below could link to the idea of this cartoon? (Hint 2)

• Monroe Doctrine extends

• Treaty of Paris signed

• U.S. as protectorate

• Open Door Policy enacted

The cartoon artist seems to be critical of which of the following? (according to the depiction)

• Open Door Policy

• Uncle Sam's Democracy

• Treaty of Paris

• Platt Amendment

Whether its newspaper coverage of the Spanish American War (1898) or a twitter feed of the 2020 Presidential election, why is the media so powerful?

• because it always shows the truth

• because it can shape public opinion

• because it shows no bias

• because it looks out for the average reader

Which image seen here was not annexed by the U.S. during our current period of study?

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The image connected here clearly depicts the infamous Boxer Rebellion. According to your knowledge, which option(s) below would correlate with that they were "rebelling" against? (Hint 3)

• western influence

• Christian influence

• Japanese influence

• Spanish influence

The Roosevelt Corollary is often referred to as "Big Stick" diplomacy b/c of our threat to use force. What is this force?

• the Great White Fleet

• bomber planes

• atomic bomb

• sharks with lasers on their heads

• ICBMs (long range missiles)

Which factor below probably serves as the driving force behind us having a strong desire to trade with China? (1800s to present)

• their enormous land size

• their amazing cuisine

• their unique culture

• their massive population