Empire and Expansion, 1890–1909

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QuestionAll of the following were true of the Big Sister Policy EXCEPTSecretary of State James G. Blaine attempted to rally Latin American nations behind American leadership and open their markets to U.S. traders.the policy bore fruit in 1889, when Blaine presided over the First International conference of American States. it was a less violent fore-runner of Theodore Roosevelts Big Stick diplomacy, which focused on removing Queen Liliuokalani from the Hawaiian throne.it was the modest beginnings of an increasingly important series of inter-American assemblages.


AnswerAll of the following were true of the Big Sister Policy EXCEPTSecretary of State James G. Blaine attempted to rally Latin American nations behind American leadership and open their markets to U.S. traders.the policy bore fruit in 1889, when Blaine presided over the First International conference of American States. it was a less violent fore-runner of Theodore Roosevelts Big Stick diplomacy, which focused on removing Queen Liliuokalani from the Hawaiian throne. (correct)it was the modest beginnings of an increasingly important series of inter-American assemblages.Hint: See pages 670671.


QuestionAll of the following were true of the Great Rapprochement EXCEPTit came in the wake of the Venezuela crisis of 1895.the chastened British, their eyes fully opened to the European peril, were now determined to cultivate Yankee friendship.the British inaugurated an era of twisting the lions tail, which replaced a century or so of Americas patting the eagles head.the new Anglo-American cordiality became a cornerstone of both nations foreign policies as the twentieth century opened.


AnswerAll of the following were true of the Great Rapprochement EXCEPTit came in the wake of the Venezuela crisis of 1895.the chastened British, their eyes fully opened to the European peril, were now determined to cultivate Yankee friendship.the British inaugurated an era of twisting the lions tail, which replaced a century or so of Americas patting the eagles head. (correct)the new Anglo-American cordiality became a cornerstone of both nations foreign policies as the twentieth century opened.Hint: See pages 671672.


QuestionInsurrectos wereVenezuelans, arming against possible British incursion in 1895.Cubans, rising against their Spanish oppressors in 1895.Puerto Ricans, fighting for autonomy from Spain in 1898.Filipinos, preparing for battle against U.S. invaders in 1898.


AnswerInsurrectos wereVenezuelans, arming against possible British incursion in 1895.Cubans, rising against their Spanish oppressors in 1895. (correct)Puerto Ricans, fighting for autonomy from Spain in 1898.Filipinos, preparing for battle against U.S. invaders in 1898. Hint: See page 673.


QuestionAll of the following were true of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine EXCEPTit was a brazen policy of preventive intervention.in the event of future financial malfeasance by Latin American nations, the U.S. would intervene, take over the customs-houses, pay off the debts, and keep troublesome Europeans on the far side of the Atlantic.it meant that no outsiders could push around the Latin nations, even Uncle Sam, Policeman of the Caribbean.this new brandishing of the big stick in the Caribbean became effective in 1905, when the U.S. took over the management of tariff collections in the Dominican Republic.


AnswerAll of the following were true of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine EXCEPTit was a brazen policy of preventive intervention.in the event of future financial malfeasance by Latin American nations, the U.S. would intervene, take over the customs-houses, pay off the debts, and keep troublesome Europeans on the far side of the Atlantic.it meant that no outsiders could push around the Latin nations, even Uncle Sam, Policeman of the Caribbean. (correct)this new brandishing of the big stick in the Caribbean became effective in 1905, when the U.S. took over the management of tariff collections in the Dominican Republic.Hint: See page 693.


QuestionThe Teller Amendment applied tothe Federal Reserve system.interstate commerce in banking.the Spanish-American War appropriations bill.the Cuban constitution.


AnswerThe Teller Amendment applied tothe Federal Reserve system.interstate commerce in banking.the Spanish-American War appropriations bill. (correct)the Cuban constitution.Hint: See pages 675676.


QuestionAll of the following were true of the Anti-Imperialist League EXCEPT itwas a diverse group formed in order to protest American colonial oversight in the Philippines.included university presidents, industrialists, clergymen, and labor leaders.was Strongest in the Northeast, and was the largest lobbying organization on a U.S. foreign-policy issue until the end of the nineteenth century.gained in strength after hostilities broke out between Filipino nationalists and American forces.


AnswerAll of the following were true of the Anti-Imperialist League EXCEPT itwas a diverse group formed in order to protest American colonial oversight in the Philippines.included university presidents, industrialists, clergymen, and labor leaders.was Strongest in the Northeast, and was the largest lobbying organization on a U.S. foreign-policy issue until the end of the nineteenth century.gained in strength after hostilities broke out between Filipino nationalists and American forces. (correct)Hint: See page 682.


QuestionThe Insular Cases addressed all of the following questions EXCEPTdid the Constitution follow the flag? did American laws, including tariff laws and the Bill of Rights, apply with full force to the newly acquired possessions? are we Puerto Rican petitioners citizens or are we subjects?are U.S. military personnel insulated from war crime prosecution?


AnswerThe Insular Cases addressed all of the following questions EXCEPTdid the Constitution follow the flag? did American laws, including tariff laws and the Bill of Rights, apply with full force to the newly acquired possessions? are we Puerto Rican petitioners citizens or are we subjects?are U.S. military personnel insulated from war crime prosecution? (correct)Hint: See page 683.


QuestionThe Platt Amendment applied tothe Federal Reserve system.interstate commerce in banking.the Spanish-American War appropriations bill.the Cuban constitution.


AnswerThe Platt Amendment applied tothe Federal Reserve system.interstate commerce in banking.the Spanish-American War appropriations bill.the Cuban constitution. (correct)Hint: See page 683.


QuestionThe Open Door Note was issued byJames G. Blaine.John Paunceforth Hay.Elihu Root.Theodore Roosevelt.


AnswerThe Open Door Note was issued byJames G. Blaine.John Paunceforth Hay. (correct)Elihu Root.Theodore Roosevelt.Hint: See page 688.


QuestionAll of the following were true of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty EXCEPT itwas signed between the United States and Great Britain, giving Americans a free hand a free hand to build a canal in Central America.urged the great powers to respect Chinese rights and free and open competition within their spheres of influence.nullified the ClaytonBulwer Treaty of 1850, which prohibited the British or the United States from acquiring territory in Central America.conceded the right to fortify a Canal as well.


AnswerAll of the following were true of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty EXCEPT itwas signed between the United States and Great Britain, giving Americans a free hand a free hand to build a canal in Central America.urged the great powers to respect Chinese rights and free and open competition within their spheres of influence. (correct)nullified the ClaytonBulwer Treaty of 1850, which prohibited the British or the United States from acquiring territory in Central America.conceded the right to fortify a Canal as well.Hint: See pages 690691.

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