U.S. Imperialism Quiz Practice

What major factor had the greatest influence on the U.S. government’s decision to declare war against Spain?

• Economic interests

• The media

• Military strategy

• Alliance with other countries

Which of the following is NOT an anti-imperialist argument against U.S. control of the Philippines?

• The United States would abandon its commitment to democracy.

• Asian islands would involve the U.S. in wars.

• The United States had a duty to involve itself in world affairs.

• Imperialism goes against the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

Which of the following was an imperialist argument favoring U.S. control of the Philippines?

• The Philippines would fall under another Western power.

• It was necessary to build the U.S.’s reputation as a global power.

• The United States had a duty to engage in world affairs.

• All of the above

What is a sphere of influence?

• The ability to control all trade globally.

• A region where a country enjoys special trading privileges.

• A territory governed by another country.

• An area with equal access to trade for all countries.

How did the U.S. respond to the spheres of influence in China?

• Ignored them entirely.

• Allowed Japan to take over Manchuria.

• Promoted the Open Door Policy to ensure equal trade rights.

• Gave up its trading interests in China.

Why did the United States formulate an Open Door Policy with China?

• To colonize China.

• To prevent Japan from gaining power.

• To protect U.S. trade with China.

• To negotiate peace between European powers.

Who said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick,” and what does it mean?

• Woodrow Wilson; it means promoting peace.

• Theodore Roosevelt; it means asking nicely but using force if necessary.

• William Taft; it means prioritizing diplomacy.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt; it means strengthening the military.

What was the Roosevelt Corollary meant to do?

• Help poor countries in Latin America.

• Extend the Monroe Doctrine to justify U.S. intervention in Latin America.

• Prevent European countries from trading in Latin America.

• Promote democracy globally.

All of the following stimulated U.S. imperialism EXCEPT:

• Economic competition with other nations

• Political and military competition with other nations

• A need for a source of cheap labor

• A belief in the moral superiority of the Anglo-Saxon heritage

News organizations were engaging in yellow journalism before the Spanish-American War when:

• Articles about Cuba were fair and balanced

• Publishers tried to prevent war

• Editors exaggerated events to build support for the war

• Writers ignored the situation in Cuba