8.2 Imperialism

In 1899–1900, what was the goal of the United States when it began its Open Door policy toward China?

• defending its new Asian territories

• protecting China from a Japanese invasion

• making sure there were equal trading rights for themselves

• stopping the importation of inexpensive goods from China

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Which method did the United States use to obtain Hawaii?

• signed a treaty with Japan

• defeated Spain in a war

• paid Russia $7.2 million for Hawaii

• annexed Hawaii with a Congressional act

Information about the rebellion in Cuba, the sinking of the battleship Maine, and "yellow journalism" would be found in a textbook chapter on the

• Spanish-American War

• Boxer Rebellion

• Progressive Movement

• World War I

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The Roosevelt Corollary (Big Stick) was based on what earlier policy forbidding European influence in Latin America?

• the Monroe Doctrine

• the Open Door Policy

• the Treaty of Kanagawa

• the Foraker Act

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Which policy below called for the United States to give money to Latin American countries?

• Open Door Policy

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Roosevelt Corollary

The policy of a country to use military, political, or economic power to gain control of or over another territory. (Taking over, influencing, getting involved)

• imperialism

• isolationism

• neutrality

• Progressivism

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The policy of a country to increase the amount of territory it possesses (owns) or controls economically, politically, or militarily.

• imperialism

• colonialism

• expansionism

• analysis

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All of the following are reasons Theodore Roosevelt intervened in Latin America except

• to protect American interests

• to promote moral diplomacy (democracy & peace)

• to prevent European influence

• to preserve law and order

Base your answer to the question on the cartoon below and your knowledge of social studies. Which area of the world does Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Policy refer to in the cartoon?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Latin America

All of the following were benefits to the United States building a strong hand with their influence in other countries except...

• Increase trade

• Create new naval bases

• Expanding global influence

• Promote peace and harmony

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