Question 1

How did expansionists justify imperialism in the late nineteenth century?

Accepted Answer

Expansionists justified imperialism by claiming they were spreading Christian and democratic values to other parts of the world, often under the guise of a civilizing mission.

Question 2

Roosevelt considered a cause for American expansion to be controlling "barbarous" peoples and promoting racism.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Toward the end of the nineteenth century, Manifest Destiny focused on expanding American control over the Middle East and Russia.

Accepted Answer

Manifest Destiny in the late nineteenth century was primarily focused on American expansion within North America and later on overseas territories like the Philippines, not the Middle East or Russia.

Question 4

Between 1875 and 1890, sugar from Hawaii could enter the United States duty free.

Accepted Answer

This was due to the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 between the United States and the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Question 5

Experienced in public affairs and known for his energy as vice president, Theodore Roosevelt attained the presidency because McKinley was assassinated.

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt became president after President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901.

Question 6

President William Howard Taft and President Woodrow Wilson discontinued the trend of American intervention in international affairs begun by Roosevelt.

Accepted Answer

Both Taft and Wilson continued American intervention in international affairs, with Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy" and Wilson's involvement in World War I and his promotion of the League of Nations.

Question 7

According to your textbook, after the Civil War, Americans generally favored __________ in foreign policy.

Accepted Answer

After the Civil War, Americans generally favored isolationism in foreign policy, focusing on domestic issues and avoiding entanglements in foreign conflicts.

Question 8

After the Spanish-American war, the United States granted the Philippines independence.

Accepted Answer

The United States did not grant the Philippines independence immediately after the Spanish-American War; instead, the Philippines became a U.S. territory and later gained independence on July 4, 1946.

Question 9

How did Americans' understanding of manifest destiny change after the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

After the Civil War, Americans' understanding of manifest destiny evolved to include the acquisition of territories as "colonies" without necessarily intending to integrate them as states, reflecting a shift towards a more imperialistic approach.

Question 10

Theodore Roosevelt led troops into battle in the Philippines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theodore Roosevelt led troops into battle in...

Question 11

The American Anti-Imperialist League was formed to combat Philippine independence.

Accepted Answer

The American Anti-Imperialist League was formed to oppose the annexation of the Philippines and other territories by the United States, advocating against imperialism and for the rights of self-determination.

Question 12

The purchase of Alaska from Russia for millions of dollars proved to be a huge bargain.

Accepted Answer

The purchase of Alaska, known as "Seward's Folly," was initially criticized but later proved valuable due to its vast natural resources, including oil and gold.

Question 13

American figures used social Darwinist ideas to justify policies of imperial expansion.

Accepted Answer

Social Darwinism was used by some American figures to rationalize imperial expansion by suggesting that it was natural and justified for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones, akin to the "survival of the fittest" concept.

Question 14

After the Spanish-American War, the United States substituted its own imperialism for Spain's.

Accepted Answer

The United States took control of former Spanish territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, establishing its own form of imperial influence.

Question 15

Roosevelt's methods for taking control of the Panama canal and his support for the Panamanian rebels led to ill will in Latin America toward the United States.

Accepted Answer

Roosevelt's actions in supporting the Panamanian rebellion against Colombia to secure the construction of the Panama Canal were seen as imperialistic, causing resentment in Latin America.

Question 16

Many Americans in the late nineteenth century believed that the __________ race was superior and other races, like that of the __________, were inferior.

Accepted Answer

In the late nineteenth century, many Americans held the belief that the Anglo-Saxon race was superior, and they viewed other races, such as Native Americans (referred to as Indians), as inferior. This belief was part of the broader ideology of racial superiority prevalent during that era.

Question 17

The release of the de L™me letter, which had been stolen by Cuban revolutionaries, made the start of the Spanish-American War significantly more likely.

Accepted Answer

The de Lôme letter criticized President McKinley and was seen as an insult to the United States, increasing tensions and contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.

Question 18

McKinley was re-elected in 1900 despite losing the popular vote to William Jennings Bryan.

Accepted Answer

McKinley was reelected in 1900 and won both the popular and electoral vote against William Jennings Bryan.

Question 19

The Open Door Policy of 1899 asserted that Chinese trade would be open to all nations.

Accepted Answer

The Open Door Policy was a United States proposal that aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations and prevent any single power from monopolizing trade with China.

Question 20

Which of the following was a tenet of The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Thayer Mahan's book argued that a strong navy was crucial for a nation's power and influence, emphasizing the importance of naval strength in protecting national interests and expanding global commerce.

Quiz 19: Seizing an American Empire, 1865-1913