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Galiyas History 9 - Chapter 14 Test (A)
Test Description: Galiyas History 9 - Chapter 14 Test (A)
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1) In addition to economic motives, many Americans supported overseas expansion because they believed that
A
European imperialism threatened to harm less-developed nations in Asia and Africa.
B
American military might should be unrivaled in the world.
C
the United States had much to learn from less-developed nations.
D
the nation was destined to expand overseas and spread its civilization to others.
2) President Roosevelt believed that having a canal through Central America would save time and money for commercial and military shipping and
A
was vital to U.S. power in the world.
B
was necessary for maintaining influence in Asia.
C
would benefit the people of Central America.
D
would establish a new market for U.S. goods.
3) On July 3, 1898, American warships in Santiago Harbor
A
secured the surrender of the Spanish forces.
B
destroyed every vessel in the Spanish fleet.
C
caused the Spanish to panic and flee.
D
fought the Spanish fleet to a standstill.
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C
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D
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6) When an imperial power allowed a territory to remain technically independent, with local rulers remaining in control, the territory was called
A
a protectorate.
B
a colony.
C
an unincorporated territory.
D
a state.
7) As the United States industrialized, many Americans concluded that the nation needed new overseas markets to
A
provide inexpensive labor.
B
compete with Latin American nations.
C
protect its overseas investments.
D
keep its economy strong.
8) Until 1886, about one-third of the population of Cuba was
A
enslaved.
B
from the United States.
C
part of the Spanish military.
D
from England.
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10) Cuban rebels rose up against the Spanish in 1895, when Cuba was
A
in financial distress.
B
an American protectorate.
C
a U.S. trading partner.
D
granted autonomy by Spain.
11) Spanish General Valeriano Weyler herded hundreds of thousands of rural Cubans into “reconcentration camps” in order to
A
damage American investments in Cuba.
B
exterminate Cuban rebel forces.
C
prevent them from aiding Cuban rebels.
D
encourage American intervention in Cuba.
12) In 1898 U.S. President William McKinley faced strong pressure to go to war against Spain, including public anger over the explosion of the USS Maine and
A
war fever within the U.S. military.
B
calls for assistance from Cuban rebels.
C
jingoism within the Republican Party.
D
panic among Americans in Cuba.
13) On May 1, 1898, Commodore George Dewey led his squadron into Manila Bay in
A
Cuba.
B
the Philippines.
C
Spain.
D
Hawaii.
14) Which of the following statements best describes the effectiveness of the Spanish military during the Spanish-American War?
A
The Spanish fleet was effective, but Spanish soldiers were ill-prepared.
B
The Spanish military was prepared for battle and very effective.
C
The Spanish military was ill-prepared and ineffective.
D
Spanish soldiers were highly effective, but the Spanish fleet was not prepared.
15) Under the Treaty of Paris, the United States acquired the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and
A
Cuba.
B
Samoa.
C
Guam.
D
Panama.
16) After the Spanish-American War, Congress gradually allowed Puerto Ricans greater self-government, and in 1917 it
A
allowed Puerto Ricans to elect their own governor.
B
granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship.
C
granted statehood to Puerto Rico.
D
recognized Puerto Rico as an independent nation.
17) The United States gained control over the Philippines as a result of
A
the Open Door policy.
B
the Spanish-American War.
C
the Pan-American conference.
D
dollar diplomacy.
18) Today, the Philippines are an
A
American protectorate.
B
American commonwealth.
C
independent country.
D
unincorporated territory.
19) In the late 1890s, Russia, Germany, France, and Britain demanded “leaseholds” in China that would give each country
A
a market for Chinese goods.
B
a sphere of influence in China.
C
a protectorate in Asia.
D
an advantage over the United States.
20) To ensure that all nations would have access to China’s markets, President McKinley and Secretary of State John Hay pursued which of the following policies?
A
the Roosevelt Corollary
B
Open Door policy
C
dollar diplomacy
D
imperialism
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