Imperialism

Question 1

What war did the Treaty of Paris of 1898 end?

Answer 1

Spanish-American War

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT part of the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Answer 2

PARTS: Spanish freed Cuba and gave US Guam, Puerto Rico, and sold Phillipines for $20 million

Question 3

Why did the Filipino people rebel against the United States in 1899?

Answer 3

Because the US acted as though we were going to bring them freedom from Cuba, then replaced the Cubans after the war.

Question 4

What does the phrase “yellow journalism” mean?

Answer 4

When journalists write exaggerated news to lure/engage readers

Question 5

What specific event led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain?

Answer 5

Exploding of the USS Maine in Cuban harbor

Question 6

What was Teddy Roosevelt’s most famous catch phrase?

Answer 6

“speak softly and carry a big stick”

Question 7

In 1887 white business owners in Hawaii forced the King to do what?

Answer 7

Amend constitution so that political power went to wealthy landowners

Question 8

Which presidents are associated with Missionary Diplomacy and Dollar Diplomacy respectively?

Answer 8

Missionary Diplomacy: Wilson Dollar Diplomacy: Roosevelt

Question 9

How did Theodore Roosevelt win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Answer 9

He mediated a war between Russia and Japan

Question 10

Why did the U.S. propose the “Open Door” policy with respect to China?

Answer 10

Didn’t want Europeans to with US-China trading