The United States acquired the territory of Alaska from which country in 1867?
A) Spain
B) Mexico
C) Russia
D) Canada
Answer: C
The annexation of which island nation in the Pacific led to controversy and eventual American control in 1898?
A) Japan
B) Philippines
C) Hawaii
D) Samoa
Answer: C
Which US naval officer played a significant role in opening trade with Japan through the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854?
A) Ulysses S. Grant
B) John Paul Jones
C) Matthew Perry
D) William Howard Taft
Answer: C
The US victory in the Spanish-American War resulted in the acquisition of which territories?
A) Puerto Rico and Guam
B) Hawaii and Alaska
C) Philippines and Japan
D) Mexico and Cuba
Answer: A
The construction of what engineering marvel in 1914 facilitated quicker travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
A) Panama Canal
B) Suez Canal
C) Erie Canal
D) Corinth Canal
Answer: A
The “Open Door Policy” advocated for equal trading rights and access to which country’s markets in China?
A) Japan
B) Russia
C) France
D) China
Answer: D
What event in 1893 led to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and eventual annexation by the United States?
A) Pearl Harbor attack
B) Boston Tea Party
C) Queen Liliuokalani’s overthrow
D) Great Kanto Earthquake
Answer: C
The “Rough Riders,” led by Theodore Roosevelt, gained fame during which military conflict?
A) Civil War
B) World War I
C) Korean War
D) Spanish-American War
Answer: D
The concept of “Manifest Destiny” influenced the expansion into the Pacific by emphasizing the:
A) Preservation of indigenous cultures
B) Importance of isolationism
C) Westward expansion of the United States
D) Need for European colonization
Answer: C
The US negotiated the Treaty of Paris in 1898, ending the Spanish-American War. What territories were ceded to the United States?
A) Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
B) Mexico, Canada, and Hawaii
C) Alaska, Hawaii, and the Philippines
D) Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Cuba
Answer: A
What was the purpose of the “Great White Fleet,” a group of US Navy battleships that sailed around the world in 1907?
A) To explore uncharted waters
B) To promote peace and goodwill
C) To annex new territories
D) To prepare for war with Japan
Answer: B
The concept of “Yellow Journalism” played a role in shaping public opinion during which event that led to war?
A) Mexican-American War
B) Civil War
C) World War I
D) Spanish-American War
Answer: D
The annexation of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War led to what conflict between 1899 and 1902?
A) Philippine Revolution
B) Opium Wars
C) Boxer Rebellion
D) Russo-Japanese War
Answer: A
The Boxer Rebellion of 1900 targeted foreign influences in which country?
A) Japan
B) India
C) China
D) Vietnam
Answer: C
The concept of “Sphere of Influence” refers to a region where:
A) A single country holds exclusive trading and economic privileges
B) Multiple countries share equal rights and responsibilities
C) Military conflict is common
D) Indigenous cultures are preserved
Answer: A
The term “Big Stick Diplomacy” is associated with the foreign policy of which US President?
A) Woodrow Wilson
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Franklin D. Roosevelt
D) William McKinley
Answer: B
The US acquired control of the Philippines from Spain in 1898 after the Treaty of Paris. What was the reaction of Filipino nationalists?
A) They welcomed American rule
B) They peacefully negotiated with the US
C) They fought against US occupation in the Philippine-American War
D) They formed a strong alliance with Japan
Answer: C
Which Pacific island nation served as a key strategic location for the United States during World War II and remains a US territory?
A) Philippines
B) Japan
C) Guam
D) Indonesia
Answer: C
The “Gentlemen’s Agreement” of 1907 between the United States and Japan aimed to address tensions primarily related to:
A) Immigration restrictions on Japanese laborers
B) Economic competition in the Pacific
C) Trade imbalances between the two nations
D) Military alliances in the region
Answer: A
The concept of “Pan-Americanism” aimed to promote cooperation and unity among countries of:
A) Africa
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) the Americas
Answer: D
Which US naval base in Hawaii was attacked by the Japanese in 1941, leading the US to enter World War II?
A) Pearl Harbor
B) Waikiki
C) Honolulu
D) Kauai
Answer: A
The “Russo-Japanese War” of 1904-1905 was fought over territorial disputes in what region?
A) Southeast Asia
B) Europe
C) Eastern Europe
D) Manchuria and Korea
Answer: D
The “Hay-Pauncefote Treaty” of 1901 between the United States and Great Britain focused on:
A) Territorial boundaries in the Pacific
B) Trade relations with China
C) Canal construction in Central America
D) Military cooperation in the Atlantic
Answer: C
The “Teller Amendment” of 1898 declared that the United States had no intention of:
A) Acquiring new territories
B) Entering alliances with European powers
C) Intervening in Latin American affairs
D) Colonizing the Philippines
Answer: D
The “Foraker Act” of 1900 established a civilian government in which newly acquired US territory?
A) Philippines
B) Puerto Rico
C) Hawaii
D) Guam
Answer: B
Which territory served as a crucial coaling station for US naval vessels, leading to its annexation in 1898?
A) Philippines
B) Puerto Rico
C) Hawaii
D) Cuba
Answer: C
The construction of the Panama Canal was initially begun by which country?
A) Colombia
B) Peru
C) Ecuador
D) Nicaragua
Answer: A
The “Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty” of 1903 secured US control over which territory, facilitating the construction of the Panama Canal?
A) Colombia
B) Nicaragua
C) Panama
D) Costa Rica
Answer: C
The “Jones Act” of 1917 granted US citizenship to the residents of which territory?
A) Philippines
B) Puerto Rico
C) Guam
D) Cuba
Answer: A
Which territory became a major naval base for the United States after the annexation in 1898 and is now an independent nation?
A) Philippines
B) Puerto Rico
C) Cuba
D) Guam
Answer: A
The “Hay-Herrán Treaty” aimed to secure the rights to build the Panama Canal in what region?
A) South America
B) Central America
C) Europe
D) Asia
Answer: B
Which influential book, published in 1890, argued for the importance of a strong US navy and global presence?
A) “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London
B) “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair
C) “The Rough Riders” by Theodore Roosevelt
D) “The Influence of Sea Power upon History” by Alfred Thayer Mahan
Answer: D
The “Insular Cases” of the early 20th century determined the extent of US constitutional rights in newly acquired territories, particularly focusing on:
A) The right to bear arms
B) The right to free speech
C) The right to trial by jury
D) The application of the Bill of Rights
Answer: D
The US military intervention in the Philippines led to what conflict that lasted from 1899 to 1902?
A) Spanish-American War
B) Philippine-American War
C) Boxer Rebellion
D) Russo-Japanese War
Answer: B
The “Queen’s Hospital” in Honolulu, Hawaii, was founded in 1859 with the help of which US President?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) James Monroe
D) Franklin Pierce
Answer: D
The “Hay-Quesada Treaty” of 1903 established the terms for the construction of the Panama Canal in which region?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) Central America
Answer: D
The “Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty” secured US control over the Panama Canal Zone in exchange for financial compensation to which country?
A) Colombia
B) Nicaragua
C) Ecuador
D) Peru
Answer: A
The annexation of which territory was driven by the United States’ desire for a coaling station and naval base in the Pacific?
A) Philippines
B) Puerto Rico
C) Hawaii
D) Cuba
Answer: C
The “Hay-Pauncefote Treaty” aimed to facilitate the construction of the Panama Canal by addressing issues related to what region?
A) Europe
B) Asia
C) Central America
D) South America
Answer: C
The “Bryan-Chamorro Treaty” of 1914 allowed the United States to build a canal through what region?
A) Nicaragua
B) Panama
C) Honduras
D) Costa Rica
Answer: A
The construction of the Panama Canal was marked by significant engineering challenges, particularly related to:
A) Tunneling through mountains
B) Building underwater bridges
C) Dealing with volcanic activity
D) Dredging rivers
Answer: A
The concept of “Dollar Diplomacy” aimed to promote US economic interests primarily in what region?
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Latin America
Answer: D
Which event in 1941 led the United States to enter World War II, marking a turning point in the Pacific theater?
A) Battle of Midway
B) Battle of Normandy (D-Day)
C) Invasion of Poland
D) Attack on Pearl Harbor
Answer: D
The “Philippine-American War” from 1899 to 1902 arose from the United States’ annexation of which territory?
A) Puerto Rico
B) Guam
C) Philippines
D) Hawaii
Answer: C
The construction of the Panama Canal was completed during the presidency of which US President?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Woodrow Wilson
C) William Howard Taft
D) Calvin Coolidge
Answer: B
The “Treaty of Wanghia” of 1844 established diplomatic relations between the United States and which country?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Russia
D) Korea
Answer: B
The concept of “Imperialism” in the late 19th and early 20th centuries involved powerful nations:
A) Isolating themselves from global affairs
B) Forming alliances for mutual defense
C) Expanding their influence and control over weaker territories
D) Pursuing religious missions abroad
Answer: C
The “Gadsden Purchase” of 1853 involved the acquisition of territory from which country for the purpose of building a railroad?
A) Mexico
B) Canada
C) Spain
D) Great Britain
Answer: A
The US acquisition of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War was met with both support and opposition. What was a primary argument against annexation?
A) The Philippines’ lack of resources
B) Concerns about the spread of disease
C) The cost of maintaining a distant colony
D) Opposition from European powers
Answer: C
The “Open Door Policy” aimed to ensure equal access to trade in China among various foreign powers. Which US Secretary of State introduced this policy?
A) John Quincy Adams
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) John Hay
D) Henry Kissinger
Answer: Ca
