US Imperialism

The annexation of which territory was heavily influenced by American sugar interests?

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Hawaii

• Alaska

What year did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?

• 1867

• 1872

• 1898

• 1903

Which territory was NOT acquired by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Hawaii

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• The Philippines

The Philippine-American War followed which conflict?

• World War I

• The Korean War

• The Spanish-American War

• The Vietnam War

Which U.S. President is associated with the phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

What term describes journalism that exaggerates news to create sensations and attract readers?

• Red Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

• Blue Journalism

• Green Journalism

What was the main reason the U.S. supported Panama's independence from Colombia?

• To help Panama fight against oppression

• To construct and control the Panama Canal

• To establish a military base

• To protect the Monroe Doctrine

Which President was responsible for the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Howard Taft

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

Which U.S. territory was originally a coaling station for refueling American ships and later became strategically important during World War II?

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Hawaii

• The Philippines

The concept of ‘Big Stick’ diplomacy is best described as:

• Economic persuasion

• Military intervention

• Cultural imperialism

• Diplomatic negotiations backed by the threat of force