Lesson 6.1, 6.2, test.

Question 1

Q: During which century did Europeans compete for empires?

Answer 1

A: 19th Century.

Question 2

What portion of the world’s land and people were under British Colonies?

Answer 2

A: ¼.

Question 3

Q: Name three factors for expansion.

Answer 3

A: 1) Endless economic opportunities
2) Political and Naval competition
3) Racial/cultural superiority/Social Darwinism.

Question 4

Q: What were Alfred T. Mahan’s key beliefs about imperialism?

Answer 4

A: 1) Colonies were essential for the military.
2) Strong navy and key naval posts.
3) Build a canal through Panama.

Question 5

Q: What were some causes of imperialism?

Answer 5

A: Economic gain
Militarism
Nationalism
Social Darwinism.

Question 6

Q: From which country did the US acquire Alaska and for how much?

Answer 6

A: From Russia for 7.2 million.

Question 7

Q: Why was Hawaii considered an important location?

Answer 7

It was an important midpoint for Asia.

Question 8

Q: In 1900, what was the ratio of foreigners to native Hawaiians?

Answer 8

A: 3:1.

Question 9

Q: What happened in Hawaii in 1887?

Answer 9

A: American Planters forced King Kalakaua to amend the Hawaiian Constitution.

Question 10

Q: Who was Sanford Dole related to in the business world?

Answer 10

A: His brother founded the Dole Pineapple company.

Question 11

Q: What position did Sanford B. Dole take after Queen Liliuokalani?

Answer 11

A: President of the Republic of Hawaii and later Governor of the new Territory of Hawaii.

Question 12

Q: Name two factors that contributed to Queen Liliuokalani’s overthrow in 1893.

Answer 12

A: 1) The Queen tried to amend the constitution.
2) McKinley Tariff Act.

Question 13

Q: Who ordered the release and restoration of Queen Liliuokalani?

Answer 13

A: Cleveland.

Question 14

Q: What was Cleveland’s compromise regarding Hawaii?

Answer 14

A: Cleveland recognized the Republic but not annexation.

Question 15

Q: Who annexed Hawaii and when?

Answer 15

A: William McKinley/Congress on 8/12/1898.

Question 16

Q: Who was the President of the “Republic of Hawaii” during its annexation?

Answer 16

A: Sanford B. Dole.

Question 17

Q: What changed in Hawaii after the Hawaiian Organic Act of 1900?

Answer 17

A permanent territorial government was established led by a governor.

Question 18

Q: Who was leading the Austrian Army against Napoleon in 1805?

Answer 18

A: Francis II, the Holy Roman Emperor.

Question 19

Q: Why did Francis II create the title of Emperor of Austria?

Answer 19

A: In response to Napoleon declaring himself the Emperor of France.

Question 20

Q: How did the Holy Roman Empire differ from the Austrian Empire?

Answer 20

A: The Holy Roman Empire consisted of hundreds of mostly German-speaking states

Austrian Empire was a more centralized

Question 21

Q: Which major event in 1806 significantly changed the landscape of the German-speaking region?

Answer 21

A: The dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire.

Question 22

Q: What was the Confederation of the Rhine?

Answer 22

A: A French puppet state

comprised of former Holy Roman Empire states, excluding notably Prussia and Austria.

Question 23

Q: In the 19th century, what was the term “German” primarily used to indicate?

Answer 23

A: People who spoke the German language.

Question 24

Q: Who was Klemens von Metternich?

Answer 24

A: An influential Austrian diplomat responsible for many decisions at the Congress of Vienna.

Question 25

Q: What was the Zollverein?

Answer 25

A: A customs and trading union formed by Prussia to ease commerce between German States.

Question 26

Q: How did Otto von Bismarck intend to restructure the German political landscape?

Answer 26

A: unifying the northern German States eliminating Austria from the German Confederation enhancing the standing of the Prussian King.

Question 27

Q: Which new weapon gave the Prussian troops an advantage during the war against Austria?

Answer 27

A: The needle gun.

Question 28

Q: How did Bismarck manipulate a telegram to provoke France?

Answer 28

A: He edited the telegram to make it appear as though Wilhelm I had rudely dismissed the French ambassador, inciting tensions.

Question 29

Q: What significant event took place on January 18th, 1871?

Answer 29

A: The declaration of the creation of the German Empire with Wilhelm I as its emperor.

Question 30

Q: What was the Kulturkampf?

Answer 30

A: The conflict between the German government and the Catholic Church, wherein Bismarck aimed to suppress the church's influence.

Question 31

Q: Why did Britain become concerned with Germany in the early 20th century?

Answer 31

A: Due to Germany's major naval build-up threatening Britain's naval dominance.

Question 32

Q: What ultimately led to the rise of the Nazi Party?

Answer 32

A: The conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War

Question 33

Q: In 1893, what did the Queen of Hawaii try to amend in the constitution?

Answer 33

A: She tried to amend the constitution to allow all citizens to vote regardless of land ownership.

Question 34

Q: What did the McKinley Tariff Act imply for territorial status?

Answer 34

A: Territorial status voids the tax.

Question 35

Q: Who cooperated on behalf of the planters leading to the Queen's overthrow?

Answer 35

A: Ambassador John L. Stevens.

Question 36

Q: Who was the royal advisor that betrayed Queen Lil?

Answer 36

A: Sanford Dole.

Question 37

Q: Who ordered Queen Lil's release and restoration?

Answer 37

A: Cleveland.

Question 38

Q: What was Cleveland's compromise regarding Hawaii?

Answer 38

A: He recognized the Republic but not annexation.

Question 39

Q: Who annexed Hawaii to the U.S. on 8/12/1898?

Answer 39

A: William McKinley and Congress.

Question 40

Q: Which territories were a part of the Spanish Empire?

Answer 40

A: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philippines, and Guam.

Question 41

Q: Why did America have significant interest in Cuba?

Answer 41

A: They had large investments in plantations and businesses in Cuba.

Question 42

Q: Who led a guerilla campaign against the Spanish in 1895 in Cuba?

Answer 42

A: Jose Marti.

Question 43

Q: What strategy did Marti employ to engage Americans?

Answer 43

A: He destroyed plantations.

Question 44

Q: How did Spain respond to the guerilla campaign?

Answer 44

A: With General Valeriano Weyler and concentration camps.

Question 45

Q: What role did Yellow Journalism play in the situation?

Answer 45

A: It provoked the situation further.

Question 46

Q: Name the two American press moguls behind Yellow Journalism

Answer 46

A: William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.

Question 47

Q: In what year did the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine occur?

Answer 47

A: 1898.

Question 48

Q: Who assisted the U.S. in fighting the Spanish in the Philippines?

Answer 48

A: Emilio Aguinaldo.

Question 49

Q: When did Spain surrender to the U.S.?

Answer 49

A: August 1898.

Question 50

Q: Which American Calvary group was instrumental in the Caribbean during the war?

Answer 50

A: The Rough Riders.

Question 51

Q: What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?

Answer 51

A: The Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Question 52

Q: How did John Hay describe the war?

Answer 52

A: A “Splendid Little War.”

Question 53

Q: How many American men were lost in battle during the war?

Answer 53

A: Approximately 380 men.

Question 54

Q: As per the conditions of surrender, which territories were ceded to the U.S.?

Answer 54

A: Cuba became independent but under the Platt Amendment as a protectorate, Guam and Puerto Rico were ceded to the U.S., and the Philippines was annexed for $20 million.

Question 55

Q: What was the significance of the war for the United States' global status?

Answer 55

A: The United States became an empire.

Question 56

Q: What is the main topic of Lesson 3/Section 3?

Answer 56

A: Acquiring New Lands.

Question 57

Q: In which territory was the U.S. heavily involved post-war?

Answer 57

A: Puerto Rico.