History test Jan.30 2025

Question 1

Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 1

Foreign policy in 1905 that established America as the protector of the Americas and threatened European empires to stay out of the Western Hemisphere or face America’s military power.

Question 2

Annexation

Answer 2

The act of forcibly taking control/absorbing another country or territory.

Question 3

Imperialism

Answer 3

The expansion of an empire, through territorial conquests without permission, usually by force; extending laws, culture, and political power.

Question 4

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 4

Foreign policy in 1823 that warned European empires to stay out of the Western Hemisphere and cease colonization in the Americas - considered a weak threat.

Question 5

territory

Answer 5

An area, region, or piece of land under the control by a country or ruler

Question 6

Isolationism

Answer 6

The foreign policy of staying OUT of global affairs. Staying uninvolved in foreign entanglements such as treaties and alliances

Question 7

Yellow Journalism

Answer 7

Sensational, exaggerated, exciting new stories that focuses on catching readers’ attention rather than accurate and truthful facts.

Question 8

protectorate

Answer 8

A country that maintains its independence but it influenced and protected by a more powerful country

Question 9

Commodore
Matthew C. Perry

Answer 9

US Navy commander who played a leading role in opening a trade relationship with Japan in 1854.

Question 10

General
Valeriano Weyler

Answer 10

Spanish military leader accused of human rights violations and atrocities against the Cuban people. Officer during the Spanish-American War.

Question 11

William
Seward

Answer 11

US Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of Alaska in 1867. Criticized in the press “Seward’s Folly” & “Seward’s Icebox.”

Question 12

Theodore
Roosevelt

Answer 12

Former US Navy secretary, who transfers to the Army during the Spanish-American War. Leader of the Rough Riders & hero at the Battle of San Juan Hill

Question 13

William
McKinley

Answer 13

25th President of the United States, who declared war on Spain after the explosion of the USS Maine in Cuba.

Question 14

Admiral
George Dewey

Answer 14

US Navy commander who led the successful Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War

Question 15

J. Pulitzer
&
W. R. Hearst

Answer 15

Competing newspaper publishers who battled for readers during the war using yellow journalism tactics.

Question 16

How did America acquire Hawaii?

Answer 16

We threatened Hawaii that either they would give it to us or we would take it. We wanted the land so we did not have to pay for the taxes to receiving sugar.

Question 17

Explain Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Diplomacy” (Consider the phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick”

Answer 17

Teddy was a police officer and when he went to negotiate he would bring a big stick so everyone would use force if needed.

Question 18

What was Seward’s Folly? Why was it considered a mistake?

Answer 18

The Seward’s Folly was the treaty to buy Alaska. People thought this was a mistake because everyone thought Alaska was a useless block of ice.

Question 19

What impact did the Panama Canal have on America’s empire?

Answer 19

When boats had to travel from california instead of going the 6 month journey around the entire continent of South America people handmade the Panama Canal so it was a quicker journey.

Question 20

What were the four major causes of the Spanish-American War?

Answer 20

American Business interests
American Support of Cuban rebels
Yellow Journalism
U.S.S. Maine

Question 21

What territories did America win from Spain after the war?

Answer 21

Cuba,Puerto Rico,Guam,Philippines