Question 1

The Roosevelt Corollary

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The Roosevelt Corollary added to the Monroe Doctrine an assertion of U.S. police power over the entire Western Hemisphere, stating that the United States had the right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries to maintain stability and protect American interests. It did not replace the Monroe Doctrine, extend it to Pacific Asia, or threaten the use of military force against European countries.

Question 2

Which of the following was a difficulty faced by the United States in asserting its Open Door policy with China?

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The European powers and Japan had already established spheres of influence in China, which made it difficult for the United States to enter the Chinese markets. The U.S. did not have a dominant military, so it was perceived that it would be blocked from entry.

Question 3

Identify the many groups involved in overseas Christian mission work.Explain how their efforts changed from strictly religious and spiritual to focusing on humanitarian aid and assistance.

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Question 4

Which is true of the issues in question and the decisions made by the Supreme Court in the Insular Cases?

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The Insular Cases involved the Supreme Court's rulings on whether the new territories acquired by the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (such as Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Hawaii) were considered part of the United States and entitled to the same rights and protections under the Constitution. The Court ultimately ruled that these territories were American soil, but that the Constitution did not automatically extend to them. This allowed Congress to establish separate laws and regulations for the territories.

Question 5

Explain how the United States and Mexico came into conflict.Identify specific events that led to the conflict and how missteps by President Wilson helped to exacerbate the conflict,especially in his handling of Pancho Villa.

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Question 6

Discuss what is meant by the term expansionist,and identify the people and groups that supported expansion.Explain what created the need for the United States to look for overseas markets,and identify the methods suggested to gain and protect those markets.

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Question 7

Compare and contrast the subordinate position the United Sates held in Asia to the sphere of influence the U.S.held over Latin America.Explain how the United States was able to increase its influence in both regions over time,and how Taft tried to use "dollar diplomacy" rather than military power.

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Question 8

What led to a Chinese mass boycott of U.S.-made goods?

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The congressional renewal of a ban on Chinese immigration led to a Chinese mass boycott of U.S.-made goods, as it was seen as a direct affront to the Chinese people and their right to immigrate and work in the United States, exacerbating tensions and leading to economic retaliation.

Question 9

Explain the reasons given by the United States government for keeping territories such as the Philippines.Identify the individuals and groups within the U.S.who opposed imperialistic moves,and how the events in the Philippines furthered their cause.

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Question 10

Describe the successes and difficulties faced by the United States under the leadership of future president Taft in attempts at progressive nation-building in the Philippines.

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Question 11

Analyze the long-term,underlying causes for the Spanish-American War.In addition,describe the immediate causes and the role the media played in the outbreak of hostilities.

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Question 12

Roosevelt undermined the Open Door policy by forging a close,though informal,alliance with the

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Question 13

In the Treaty of Portsmouth,Roosevelt helped broker peace between

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The Treaty of Portsmouth was a peace treaty signed on September 5, 1905, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, between the United States, Russia, and Japan that brought an end to the Russo-Japanese War. Theodore Roosevelt, the President of the United States at the time, helped broker the peace agreement between Russia and Japan. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 14

Which of the following incidents and actions by President Wilson nearly brought the United States and Mexico to war?

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The Tampico incident and the subsequent American invasion of Veracruz brought the United States and Mexico to the brink of war. The U.S. invasion united opposing factions in Mexico against the perceived invasion, leading to further tensions between the two countries.

Answer: C 
 The U.S. ordered bombardment of Tampico after the arrest of U.S. soldiers caused the deaths of many civilians, leading to strong anti-American sentiment in Mexico. This also contributed to the escalating tensions between the two countries.

Question 15

Who was the popular peasant leader who was at first supported by President Wilson,gained fame in the American media for his charismatic personality,but later turned on the U.S.and became its top enemy after the attack on Veracruz?

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The popular peasant leader who was supported by President Wilson, gained fame in the American media for his charismatic personality, but later turned on the U.S. and became its top enemy after the attack on Veracruz was Pancho Villa.

Question 16

In an attempt to avoid armed intervention,Taft's strategy involving U.S.banks was called

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Taft's strategy involving U.S. banks was called dollar diplomacy. This strategy aimed to use private American capital to further U.S. economic interests in Latin America and East Asia, thereby avoiding the need for military intervention. It focused on providing financial assistance to developing nations in exchange for their loyalty and agreements to support American business interests.

Quiz 21: Birth of a Great Power: The United States and the World, 1880-1914