Quarter 3- Spanish American War Benchmark (2/5/2025)

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22 questions

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Quarter 3- Spanish American War Benchmark (2/5/2025)

Last updated 14 days ago

22 questions

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Select all responses that describe the excerpt cited above.

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3

Select all responses that describe the excerpt cited above.

A stronger nation taking over a weaker nation by force

Protest against the forced annexation of Hawaii

An example of imperialism practiced by the United States  

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4

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3

Select all responses that describe the quote cited above.

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4

Select All options that describe the illustration above.

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5

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3

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2

Select all responses that describe the excerpt cited above.

 A step away from Laisse- faire economic policies 

The building of the Panama Canal had both important implication for defense and commerce  

President Roosevelt believed building the Panama Canal would help make the United States a world power 

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2

Select all responses that describe the illustration above.

The farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the United States to maintain control 

A recruiting poster for the U.S. military during the Spanish American War  

The establishment of the national park system  

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3

Select all responses that describe the illustration cited above.

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5

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What Was the primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door Policy ?

Protect trade with China 

Gain control of the Panama Canal 

Enforce the Chinese Exclusion Act 

Trade = Money 

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Select all responses that describe the excerpt above:

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Which statement would most likely be found in history of the economic impact of the Spanish American War on the United States.

Statement 1: The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in conquered territories

Statement 2: Rebuilding its devastated army cost the United States as enormous amount of
money.

Statement 3: The acquisition of new territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commercial
trade.

Statement 4: Territorial losses forced the United States to purchase expensive natural resources from other countries.

Statement 1: The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in conquered territories
Statement 2: Rebuilding its devastated army cost the United States as enormous amount of
                        money.
Statement 3: The acquisition of new territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commercial
                         trade.
Statement 4: Territorial losses forced the United States to purchase expensive natural                                                                             
                        resources from other countries.

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3

Select all responses that describe the excerpts cited above:

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6

Identify the locations on the map _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 

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3

Select all responses that describe the illustration cited above:

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5

Select the phrase that describes the importance of establishing colonies thereby facilitating trade and justifying the expense of a large navy.

Excerpts from The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783 (1890) by Alfred Thayer Mahan
“First, in peace: The government by its policy can favor the natural growth of a people's industries and its tendencies to seek adventure and gain by way of the sea;” “Secondly, for war: The influence of the government will be felt in its most legitimate manner in maintaining an armed navy, of a size commensurate with the growth of its shipping and the importance of the interests connected with it. More important even than the size of the navy is the question of its institutions, favoring a healthful spirit and activity, and providing for rapid development in time of war by an adequate reserve of men and of ships and by measures for drawing out that general reserve power which has before been pointed to, when considering the character and pursuits of the people. Undoubtedly under this second head of warlike preparation must come the maintenance of suitable naval stations, in those distant parts of the world to which the armed shipping must follow the peaceful vessels of commerce.” “Colonies attached to the mother-country afford, therefore, the surest means of supporting abroad the sea power of a country.” “Having therefore no foreign establishments, either colonial or military, the ships of war of the United States, in war, will be like land birds, unable to fly far from their own shores.

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Choose the phrase that explains how belief in White Supremacy was used to justify taking over other people's land and creating colonies thereby facilitating trade.

North American Review; Arthur James
To the question, "Have the natives been consulted?" Mr. James replies: "No, but were the American Indians consulted in the early days here, or the natives of Alaska in later times? The natives have proved themselves to be incapable of governing and unfitted for the condition of civilization, as is shown by their rapid decline in numbers and their inability to adapt themselves to changed conditions; and the importance of their supposed opinions on annexation has been greatly exaggerated. Numbering 500,000 in the time of Captain Cook, they are now reduced to about 30,000, and occupy much the same relation to the white population as our Indians do here. Indolent and easy-going, they are perfectly content with any form of government which allows them to sun themselves, bedecked with flowers. This view is borne out by the failure of the recent mass-meeting in Honolulu, organized solely for the purpose of proving that the native Hawaiians are actively opposed to annexation. It is natural that the white man should become the governing power; and in the exercise of this power it is equally natural that he should wish to turn over his territory to a strong civilized nation for protection and advancement, since, if they rely solely on their ability to defend themselves, it is impossible for the islands to maintain their independence for any length of time." 1898 – North American Review Arthur C. James (Financier and Prominent Businessman)

Select all responses that describe the excerpt cited above.

Recognizes the importance of naval power in protecting trade 

Advocate of colonization 

Advocate of imperialism 

advocating overseas expansion 

Advocated for the right of self- government through democratic elections for developing nations  

Select all responses that describe the excerpt cited above.

A stronger nation taking over a weaker nation by force

Protest against the forced annexation of Hawaii

An example of imperialism practiced by the United States  

A petition supporting the  acquisition of Hawaii by native people  

Select all responses that describe the Newspaper cited above.

led to the declaration of war against Spain.  

An exaggeration of the news to increase sale of newspapers.  

Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. 

An example of yellow journalism.

An example of the first amendment protection of the press.

A classic example of muckraking. 

Select all responses that describe the quote cited above.

 A supporter of Imperialism 

An advocate  of Isolationism 

An example of the first amendment protection of speech

A populist farmer who fought the railroad monopoly 

Mark Twain opposed the expansion of the United States through violence  

Select All options that describe the illustration above.

The taxes raised by the 16th amendment 

A reaction by government officials  to Alfred Thayer Mahan writings 

An illustration showing the income inequality of the Gilded Age 

The need to build large navy to protect colonial trade around the world 

The cost of overseas expansion 

Select all responses that describe the newspaper headlines cited above.

An example of the first amendment protection of the press

Populist party victories in Congress 

Events that began in 1898 

Battles that took place as a result of the Spanish American War 

The United States acquires Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines  

Events that led to the United States becoming a world power 

Results of isolationist policies  

Select all responses that describe the chart and maps cited above:

Increased public support for the construction of of the Panama canal 

Western U.S. business could trade more efficiently with the East coast and European markets  (trade=money) 

The distance between Western U.S. businesses and the east coast made trade expensive                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

By the time the US Navy Arrived to Cuba the Spanish American War had ended 

The use of U-boats (submarines) gave the United States an advantage over the Spanish Navy 

Results if the Interstate Commerce Act 

Select all responses that describe the excerpt cited above.

 A step away from Laisse- faire economic policies 

The building of the Panama Canal had both important implication for defense and commerce  

President Roosevelt believed building the Panama Canal would help make the United States a world power 

President Roosevelt was instrumental in passing the Organic Act  

Select all responses that describe the illustration above.

The farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the United States to maintain control 

A recruiting poster for the U.S. military during the Spanish American War  

The establishment of the national park system  

Territorial acquisitions that led to The United States being considered a world power    

Select all responses that describe the illustration cited above.

"Open Door" meant that all nations should have equal access to the Chinese market  

The United States was trying to introduce democratic reforms into China 

European nations respected China's sovereignty 

The importance of the Chinese market was to imperialist nations 

The United States foreign policy position favored an "Open Door" to trade with China  

Select all responses that describe the illustration cited above.

The extreme measures the United States will take to protect its economic interest  

The consequences of not accepting "Dollar Diplomacy".  

Depicts the willingness of the United States to intervene in the affairs of nations in the western hemisphere (Latin America).  

The Big Stick advocates war with any nation that refuse to adhere to principles laid out in the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt corollary 

How the United States acquired the rights to the Panama Canal 

An example of isolationism 

An advertisement for the Panamanian  cruise line  

According to maps provided who was the world's largest imperial power in 1914?

What Was the primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door Policy ?

Protect trade with China 

Gain control of the Panama Canal 

Enforce the Chinese Exclusion Act 

Trade = Money 

Select all responses that describe the excerpt above:

Causes of the Spanish American War 

Demand by Populist Farmers 

Native Hawaiians  were opposed to forced annexation with the United States 

An example of American expansionism (imperialism)  

Hawaii's location in the Pacific Ocean made it an ideal location to trade with China

Select all responses

Causes of The Civil War 

The United States first step to becoming a world power 

Events that occurred in 1776 

Causes of WWII 

Causes of the Spanish American War 

Events that occurred in 1898 

Which statement would most likely be found in history of the economic impact of the Spanish American War on the United States.

Statement 1: The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in conquered territories

Statement 2: Rebuilding its devastated army cost the United States as enormous amount of
money.

Statement 3: The acquisition of new territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commercial
trade.

Statement 4: Territorial losses forced the United States to purchase expensive natural resources from other countries.

Statement 1: The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in conquered territories
Statement 2: Rebuilding its devastated army cost the United States as enormous amount of
                        money.
Statement 3: The acquisition of new territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commercial
                         trade.
Statement 4: Territorial losses forced the United States to purchase expensive natural                                                                             
                        resources from other countries.

Select all responses that describe the excerpts cited above:

Roosevelt believed in isolationism 

Advocate of Expansionism 

Advocate of running Marathons 

Roosevelt advocated for the United States to become a World Power 

Advocate of Imperialism 

Identify the locations on the map _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 

Select all responses that describe the illustration cited above:

Select all responses that facilitate trade.

Select the phrase that describes the importance of establishing colonies thereby facilitating trade and justifying the expense of a large navy.

Excerpts from The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783 (1890) by Alfred Thayer Mahan
“First, in peace: The government by its policy can favor the natural growth of a people's industries and its tendencies to seek adventure and gain by way of the sea;” “Secondly, for war: The influence of the government will be felt in its most legitimate manner in maintaining an armed navy, of a size commensurate with the growth of its shipping and the importance of the interests connected with it. More important even than the size of the navy is the question of its institutions, favoring a healthful spirit and activity, and providing for rapid development in time of war by an adequate reserve of men and of ships and by measures for drawing out that general reserve power which has before been pointed to, when considering the character and pursuits of the people. Undoubtedly under this second head of warlike preparation must come the maintenance of suitable naval stations, in those distant parts of the world to which the armed shipping must follow the peaceful vessels of commerce.” “Colonies attached to the mother-country afford, therefore, the surest means of supporting abroad the sea power of a country.” “Having therefore no foreign establishments, either colonial or military, the ships of war of the United States, in war, will be like land birds, unable to fly far from their own shores.

Choose the phrase that explains how belief in White Supremacy was used to justify taking over other people's land and creating colonies thereby facilitating trade.

North American Review; Arthur James
To the question, "Have the natives been consulted?" Mr. James replies: "No, but were the American Indians consulted in the early days here, or the natives of Alaska in later times? The natives have proved themselves to be incapable of governing and unfitted for the condition of civilization, as is shown by their rapid decline in numbers and their inability to adapt themselves to changed conditions; and the importance of their supposed opinions on annexation has been greatly exaggerated. Numbering 500,000 in the time of Captain Cook, they are now reduced to about 30,000, and occupy much the same relation to the white population as our Indians do here. Indolent and easy-going, they are perfectly content with any form of government which allows them to sun themselves, bedecked with flowers. This view is borne out by the failure of the recent mass-meeting in Honolulu, organized solely for the purpose of proving that the native Hawaiians are actively opposed to annexation. It is natural that the white man should become the governing power; and in the exercise of this power it is equally natural that he should wish to turn over his territory to a strong civilized nation for protection and advancement, since, if they rely solely on their ability to defend themselves, it is impossible for the islands to maintain their independence for any length of time." 1898 – North American Review Arthur C. James (Financier and Prominent Businessman)

Advocate of colonization 

Advocate of imperialism 

advocating overseas expansion 

Advocated for the right of self- government through democratic elections for developing nations  

A petition supporting the  acquisition of Hawaii by native people  

Select all responses that describe the Newspaper cited above. 

An exaggeration of the news to increase sale of newspapers.  

Attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. 

An example of yellow journalism.

An example of the first amendment protection of the press.

A classic example of muckraking. 

An advocate  of Isolationism 

An example of the first amendment protection of speech

A populist farmer who fought the railroad monopoly 

Mark Twain opposed the expansion of the United States through violence  

A reaction by government officials  to Alfred Thayer Mahan writings 

An illustration showing the income inequality of the Gilded Age 

The need to build large navy to protect colonial trade around the world 

The cost of overseas expansion 

Select all responses that describe the newspaper headlines cited above. 

An example of the first amendment protection of the press

Populist party victories in Congress 

Events that began in 1898 

Battles that took place as a result of the Spanish American War 

The United States acquires Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines  

Events that led to the United States becoming a world power 

Results of isolationist policies  

 

Select all responses that describe the chart and maps cited above: 

Western U.S. business could trade more efficiently with the East coast and European markets  (trade=money) 

The distance between Western U.S. businesses and the east coast made trade expensive                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

By the time the US Navy Arrived to Cuba the Spanish American War had ended 

The use of U-boats (submarines) gave the United States an advantage over the Spanish Navy 

Results if the Interstate Commerce Act 

President Roosevelt was instrumental in passing the Organic Act  

Territorial acquisitions that led to The United States being considered a world power    

The United States was trying to introduce democratic reforms into China 

European nations respected China's sovereignty 

The importance of the Chinese market was to imperialist nations 

The United States foreign policy position favored an "Open Door" to trade with China  

Select all responses that describe the illustration cited above. 

The extreme measures the United States will take to protect its economic interest  

The consequences of not accepting "Dollar Diplomacy".  

Depicts the willingness of the United States to intervene in the affairs of nations in the western hemisphere (Latin America).  

The Big Stick advocates war with any nation that refuse to adhere to principles laid out in the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt corollary 

How the United States acquired the rights to the Panama Canal 

An example of isolationism 

An advertisement for the Panamanian  cruise line  

According to maps provided who was the world's largest imperial power in 1914? 

Portuguese 

Belgian 

British 

Independent 

German 

French 

Italian 

Spanish 

Demand by Populist Farmers 

Native Hawaiians  were opposed to forced annexation with the United States 

An example of American expansionism (imperialism)  

Hawaii's location in the Pacific Ocean made it an ideal location to trade with China

Select all responses 

The United States first step to becoming a world power 

Events that occurred in 1776 

Causes of WWII 

Causes of the Spanish American War 

Events that occurred in 1898 

Roosevelt believed in isolationism 

Advocate of Expansionism 

Advocate of running Marathons 

Roosevelt advocated for the United States to become a World Power 

Advocate of Imperialism 

isolationism 

Expansionism 

Nationalism 

Imperialism 

Select all responses that facilitate trade. 

Pacific Ocean 

Steamboats 

Erie Canal 

Unpassable Mountains 

thorn bushes 

Bridges 

Railroads 

Atlantic Ocean 

Gulf of Mexico 