AH Chapter 14 Test

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Social Darwinists justified expanding American power overseas by suggesting that nations competed with each other, and only the strongest would survive.

true

Before Commodore Perry arrived in Edo Bay, the Japanese had never before seen steamships.

false

Latin American delegates to the Pan-American conference in Washington, D.C., agreed to a customs union with the United States.

false

Conclusive evidence has proven that the American warship Maine was blown up by a Spanish mine.

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Commodore George Dewey and his fleet were sent to the Philippines to prevent Spanish forces from sailing east and attacking the United States.

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The Rough Riders were a cavalry unit commanded by Theodore Roosevelt.

true

With the Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American War, the United States became an imperial power.

false

Puerto Rico is now an independent country.

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Theodore Roosevelt became president when William McKinley was assassinated.

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The British had started building a canal across Panama before turning the job over to the United States.

tariffs had reduced trade among industrialized countries

In the late 1800s, Europeans were looking overseas for places to sell their products because

force Japan to trade with the United States

President Millard Fillmore sent a naval expedition to Japan to

require nations to reduce their tariffs

At the first Pan-American Conference, the United States wanted Latin American delegates to agree to a customs union, which would

defend American interests

In the late 1800s, support grew in the U.S. for building a large modern navy to

passing a tariff on sugar

The United States caused an economic crisis in Cuba by

Cuba

The Treaty of Paris of 1898, which formally ended the Spanish-American War, granted independence to

an independent country

The Philippines are now

status as a war hero

Theodore Roosevelt was chosen as McKinley's running mate in the 1900 election because of his

territory in Manchuria

As a result of the war between Japan and China in 1894, Japan acquired

most of the industries that Europe's economy needed had been built

By the late 1800s, growth of investment opportunities in western Europe had slowed because

a group of planters supported by United States Marines

The Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown by

expand American influence into Latin America

Secretary of State James G. Blaine led efforts to

sensational stories published by rival newspapers

American support for Cuban rebels was fueled by

evacuate Americans if necessary

In 1898 President McKinley sent the battleship Maine to Havana to evacuate Americans if necessary

the islands would provide the United States with a naval base

Supporters of annexing the Philippines believed that

protectorate

The Platt Amendment effectively made Cuba into an American

when McKinley was assassinated

Theodore Roosevelt became president

ensure trading rights with China

The purpose of the Open Door Policy was to

between Russia and Japan

Theodore Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for negotiating peace

Spanish-American War

The United States gained control over Palanan and the rest of the Philippines as a result of the

Guam and Puerto Rico

According to the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War, the United States would annex

Matthew Perry

Before _____ arrived in Edo Bay, the Japanese had never before seen steamships.

Organization of American States

The Commercial Bureau of the American Republics, formed to promote cooperation among nations of the Western Hemisphere, is today known as the

imperialism

What is the economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations?

sugar cane

American settlers in Hawaii quickly discovered that the climate and soil of the islands were suitable for growing

jingoism

As tensions were building against the Spanish in Cuba, there was a strong sense of _____, or aggressive nationalism, within the Republican Party.

Colombia

In 1903, the United States negotiated with _____ for the right to build a canal through its province of Panama.

Monroe

The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of the _____ Doctrine.

imperialism

economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations

protectorate

imperial power defended that local rulers from rebellions and invasion

yellow journalism

sensational reporting in which writers often exaggerated or even made up stories to attract readers

jingoism

an attitude of aggressive nationalism

sphere of influence

area where a foreign nation controlled economic development

Boxers

secret Chinese society organized to get rid of foreign control

Roosevelt Corollary

extension of the Monroe Doctrine

Colombia

In 1903, Panama was still part of _____, so the United States negotiated with that country to try to gain the right to build a canal.

dollar diplomacy

William Howard Taft's "_____ _____" placed less emphasis on military force and more on helping Latin American industry

dollar diplomacy

believed that if American business leaders supported Latin American development, everyone would benefit

Platt Amendment

ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the United States

Roosevelt Corollary

the United States would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary

Hay-Pauncefote Treaty

gave the United States the right to build and control a canal through Central America

Open Door policy

kept Chinese ports open to vessels of all nations

Foraker Act

established a civil government for Puerto Rico

Anglo-Saxonism

the U.S. had a duty to shape "less civilized" areas

Pan-Americanism

idea that the U.S. and Latin America should work together

protectorate

local rulers had to accept advice from an imperial power

Matthew C. Perry

led a naval expedition to Japan in 1853

William Howard Taft

practiced "dollar diplomacy

Liliuokalani

unsuccessfully sought a new Hawaiian constitution

Josiah Strong

linked Anglo-Saxonism to Christian missionary ideas

Theodore Roosevelt

Speak softly and carry a big stick.

Philippe Bunau-Varilla

led a revolt in Panama

John Hay

negotiated an Open Door policy with European powers and Japan

Enrique Dupuy de Lome

ambassador who intercepted letter fueled American feelings toward war with Spain

Alfred T. Mahan

naval officer whose book built public support for a large navy

Emilio Aguinaldo

Filipino revolutionary leader

James G. Blaine

invited Latin American nations to a Pan-American conference

sphere of influence

area where a foreign nation controlled economic development

Pancho Villa

troops under the command of General Pershing were sent to capture him

Andrew Carnegie

business leader who argued against annexation of the Philippines