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Lesson 27 AMERICA BECOMES A WORLD POWER 1
Test Description: Expansionism/Imperialism (Philippines)
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What did the American sugar planters in Hawaii pressure the Hawaiians to do?
A
Let the US sell sugar.
B
Let the US establish a Naval base at Pearl Harbor.
C
Let the Hawaiians work for free.
2) How did American Expansionists support their claim to annex Cuba and Puerto Rico?
A
They said it was time to enforce the Articles of the Confederation.
B
They said it was time to enforce the Monroe Doctrine.
C
They said it was time to enforce the Constitution.
3) Why did President McKinley send the battleship Maine to Havana?
A
To begin offensive strategies against Spain.
B
To help Americans in Cuba in case of trouble.
C
To help the Spaniards in Cuba.
4) Who was blamed for the sinking of the Maine even though there was no evidence?
A
France
B
Mexico
C
Spain
5) What was the effect of the sinking of the Maine?
A
Spaniards demanded war and quickly joined the army.
B
Cubans demanded war and quickly joined the army.
C
Americans demanded war and quickly joined the army.
6) What was the effect of the Rough Riders capturing San Juan Hill?
A
The Spaniards were able to escape.
B
They had control of the harbor city of Santiago.
C
The war continued for several years.
7) Why did Teddy Roosevelt order offensive operations in the Philippines if war broke out with Spain?
A
The Filipino people were ready to defend Spain.
B
The Philippines provided Spain’s main base in the Pacific.
C
He wanted to try to distract Spain.
8) What did the Filipinos believe the Americans do for them?
A
Fight the Russians for them.
B
Allow them to join the US.
C
Give them their independence.
9) What did the US get in the treaty with Spain?
A
They bought the Philippines for $20 million.
B
They took the Spanish leaders hostage.
C
They confiscated the Spanish weapons.
10) What effect did the treaty with Spain have on the Filipino people?
A
They were thrilled and ready to celebrate with the Americans.
B
They felt betrayed and began to fight the Americans for their independence.
C
They were sad that the Spanish were gone and missed their protection.
11) What did America set up after winning the revolt in the Philippines?
A
A nonmilitary government to prepare them for independence.
B
A plan to keep the Filipino people dependent on the US.
C
A defensive wall around the island to keep invaders out.
12) How did Vice-President Teddy Roosevelt describe America?
A
“A bull in a china shop.”
B
“The young giant of the West.”
C
“A small but mighty insect.”
13) Why did Roosevelt want to build the Panama Canal?
A
To create jobs for Americans.
B
To move ships quickly from coast to coast.
C
To prove his power as a leader.
14) What was Teddy Roosevelt’s personal motto?
A
“Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
B
“Don’t mess with Texas.”
C
“I am in for the long haul.”
15) How did the US Finally make things right with Columbia?
A
In 1921 Congress apologized.
B
In 1921 we gave them $25 million.
C
In 2000 they returned the canal zone to Panama.
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