Unit 5 Test- American in the World

What was the primary goal of the American System regarding foreign trade?

• Eliminate all foreign trade

• Protect domestic industries through tariffs

• Remove all trade barriers

• Establish free trade with all nations

What was the main outcome of the Spanish American War in 1898?

• The U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

• Spain ceded control of Cuba permanently

• The U.S. purchased Alaska

• Mexico surrendered California

The Philippine-American War resulted from:

• Spanish aggression

• Filipino resistance to American colonization

• European intervention

• Mexican expansion

The construction of the Panama Canal was primarily motivated by:

• Environmental concerns

• Military strategy and trade advantages

• European demands

• Local request from Panama

The main principle of early American neutrality was:

• Supporting all European wars

• Avoiding taking sides in European conflicts

• Always supporting France

• Always supporting Great Britain

The Treaty of Paris (1783) was significant because it:

• Established trade relations with France

• Formally ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence

• Created a military alliance with Britain

• Set the boundaries for westward expansion

What was the result of the Mexican-American War for the US?

• Mexico gained independence

• Significant territorial acquisitions

• A permanent alliance with Mexico

• The loss of Texas

The primary goal of American protectionism was to:

• Encourage European colonization

• Prevent European interference in the Western Hemisphere

• Establish American colonies in Europe

• Create military alliances with European powers

The concept of Manifest Destiny most directly influenced which conflict?

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolution

• The Mexican-American War

• The Spanish-American War

Read the following excerpt from Washington's Farewell Address and answer the question: "The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible…" Which policy was Washington advocating for in this statement?

• Complete isolation from other nations

• Neutral trade relationships while avoiding political alliances

• Strong military alliances with European powers

• Aggressive expansion of American territory