Exam 27: Empire and Expansion,1890-1909

It has often been said that American foreign policy toward China was for many years shaped more by a sentimental view of that country than by U.S.national interests or the actual situation of that country? In what ways was such a romantic view of China reflected in U.S.policy in the early twentieth century? What were the sources of Americans' idealistic views of China?

Why was Theodore Roosevelt's diplomatic slogan of "speak softly and carry a big stick" judged to be wise policy guidance for an emerging great power? Was it simply America's growing economic and military power,or Roosevelt's effective diplomacy,that made the United States a greater presence on the world stage?

Was the Spanish-American War really necessary? List the alternatives to war available to McKinley in 1898 and explain why he rejected them in favor of a war policy.

The British gave up their opposition to an American-controlled isthmian canal because they

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Valeriano Weyler

In the aftermath of the Boxer uprising,the United States used the indemnity that China was forced to pay to

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -San Francisco school crisis

Why is it not entirely true that the United States remained isolated from world events in the late nineteenth century? Describe some specific instances of American involvement beyond its own shores between 1865 and 1900.

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -"yellow peril"

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Mark Twain

The major alternative route,besides Panama,that was seriously considered as the location for a canal between oceans was across

All of the following became possessions of the United States under the provisions of the Treaty of Paris with Spain except

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Teller Amendment

Starting in 1917,many Puerto Ricans came to the mainland United States seeking

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Richard Olney

Do you think that the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine fundamentally altered the nature of the doctrine and the intentions of its original authors (Monroe and John Quincy Adams)? If so,explain how.If not,explain how the doctrine and corollary are compatible.

The near-war between the United States and Britain over the Venezuela boundary crisis ultimately resulted in

On the whole,the United States Army's performance in Cuba was

The extended Open Door policy advocated in Secretary John Hay's second note to all the great powers called on them to

The secret Gentlemen's Agreement that President Theodore Roosevelt worked out with the Japanese in 1907-1908