Imperialism Test Correction Flashcards
(17 cards)
Why did the US government propose the Open Door Policy?
It lacked a sphere of influence in China
What did the Roosevelt Corollary to the Manroe Doctrine claim?
That the US should have a more active role in Latin American affairs
What was classified as an advantage of imperial power by pro-imperialists at the turn of the century?
The chance to open new markets for surplus goods, & to acquire law materials cheaply
Which of the following helped lead to the Spanish-American war?
Yellow journalism
Which of the following didnt stimulate US imperialism?
Need for a new source of cheap labor
Which countrys residents became citizens of the US in 1917?
Puerto Rico
The Panama Canal is located in
N.A. Continent/Central America
Why did fighting occur in the Philippines?
The Philippines was a Spanish colony
What were the terms of the Gentlemans Agreement?
Japan would limit the emigration of its citizens to the US would desegregate public schools
What was an important effect of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It gave moral purpose of the war
What does the 14th amendment guarantee to anyone born in the US?
Equal protection under the law and citizenship
From what part of Europe did most immigrants come during the late 1800s?
Eastern and southern Europe
Which of the following was a sign of a rise in nativism in the 19th & early 20th centuries?
The passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act
How did political machines control local elections in the late 19th & early 20th centuries?
By exchanging services & favors for votes
The Pendleton Civil Service Act required
Applicants for government jobs to pass examination
The primary goal of the NAACP was
Equality among the races
Which statement best describes Cuba before 1898?
It was a spanish colony that desired freedom from Spain
