Standards. 4.1 to 4.6Exam

CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARD 11.4.1

The Open Door Policy1 The main purpose of the Open Door policy was to

A help China against efforts by other countries to establish colonies there.B keep other countries from trading with China.C make sure the United States would have access to China’s markets.D allow the United States to establish colonies in China.

2 Which statement best describes the Boxer Rebellion?A The Chinese government sent troops to attack foreigners in Chinese cities.B The Boxers were supported by the Japanese and attacked the Chinese government.C The Boxers resented foreign influence in Chinese cities and attacked foreigners.D The United States supported the Boxers who helped enforce the Open Door Policy.

3 Which country benefited most from the Open Door policy?A FranceB Great BritainC RussiaD United States

4 How did the Open Door policy affect U.S. policy in Asia in the coming years?A It established good relations between China and the United States.B It prevented the United States from getting involved outside of China.C It set a precedent for continuing U.S. involvement in Asia.D It weakened U.S. ability to keep trading markets open.

5 What best describes China’s role in the Open Door Policy?A It allied itself with the Japanese against westerners.B It was not consulted about what role it should play.C It pledged to provide ready access to its ports.D It agreed to allow English translations of its laws.

6 Following the Boxer Rebellion, the United States pledged toA pull back on its involvement in China.B aggressively safeguard open trade with China.C make China a more active participant in international diplomacy.D hold China financially responsible for U.S. casualties in the Boxer Rebellion.

CALIFORNIA CONTENTSTANDARD 11.4.2

The Spanish-American War1 Which statement best describes why the United States became an imperialist power?

A It wanted to keep its current military power and economic markets, and spread its culture.B t wanted to establish greater military power, keep its existing markets, and protect its own

culture.C It wanted to increase its military power, open new markets for its economy, and spread its

culture.D It wanted to form new military alliances, open new markets for its economy, and spread

its culture.

2. Which statement best describes Cuba before 1898?A It was a Spanish colony that had revolted twice to try to gain freedom.B It was an independent country that was threatened and attacked by Spain.C It was a Spanish colony that prohibited investments by U.S. businesses.D It was a U.S. colony that was threatened and attacked by Spain.

3 Which statement best describes the fighting in the Spanish-American War?A It took the United States over a year to win because its troops were poorly trained.B The United States won easily and fighting lasted only a few months.C Most of the fighting was in the Philippines and the United States won in about a year.D All the fighting was at sea and the United States won easily

4 In this cartoon published in 1898, Uncle Sam rides a bicycle with tires labeled “western hemisphere” and “eastern hemisphere,” while a horse whose saddle reads “Monroe Doctrine” waits in the background. The basic message of the cartoon is:A Bicycling is a very American pastime.B The Monroe Doctrine has been left behind.C The world will benefit from American guidance.D America must steer a clear path into the future.

5 Which was the first battle of the Spanish-American War?A The USS Maine attacked Havana.B The United States invaded Puerto Rico.C The United States attacked Spain in the Philippines.D The United States took control of Hawaii.

CALIFORNIA CONTENTSTANDARD 11.4.3

The Panama Canal1 Why was a canal across Central America important to the U.S. Navy?

A It needed a faster way to travel among U.S. imperial possessions.

B It needed a faster way to reach its European allies.

C It needed to prevent Spain from regaining control in Central America.

D It needed to make money to build new ships.

2 Colombia wanted to wait until 1904 to sell canal rights in Panama to the United States so that it could

A charge a higher price after France’s rights expired.

B negotiate with France and the United States at the same time.

C build up defenses in Panama against rebels.

D avoid paying a French company to get the land rights back.

3 What was the U.S. role in the Panama Revolution?

A Roosevelt organized the revolution and got the French to send ships.

B The U.S. Congress authorized Roosevelt to send ships and troops.

C Roosevelt waited until the United States had the rights to build the canal before supporting the revolution.

D A French official organized the revolution, and Roosevelt sent U.S. ships to support it.

4 Which statement best describes the workers who built the Panama Canal?

A Most were blacks from the United States.

B Most were immigrants from China.

C Most were blacks from the British West Indies.

D Most were natives from Panama.

CALIFORNIA CONTENTSTANDARD 11.4.4

Presidential Diplomacy1 How does the map reflect American foreign policy in the Caribbean?

A The United States took a hands-off policy toward the Caribbean.B The United States wanted European countries to get involved in the Caribbean.C The United States controlled several countries in the Caribbean.D The United States was only involved with Caribbean countries as a trading partner.

2 Which theme was common to the diplomatic policies of presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson?A They protected U.S. business interests.B They only supported countries with democratic governments.C They would not use U.S. troops.D They refused to back foreign loans.

3 President Wilson’s moral diplomacy was tested by conflicts inA Brazil.B Colombia.C Mexico.D Panama.

CALIFORNIA CONTENTSTANDARD 11.4.5

World War I at Home1 Which statement best describes political feeling in the United States before World War I?

A Most people had strong feelings but did not always agree on the U.S. role in the world.B Most people believed that the conflict in Europe would pass if left alone.C Most people wanted the United States to stay out of world affairs.D Most people believed that the United States should protect its European allies from attack.

2 Which effect resulted from the government’s program to gain support for the war?A Women used more meat in cooking.B Food and housing prices dropped.C Labor unions rarely had strikes.D German immigrants were attacked.

3 How did World War I affect the economy of the United States?A It hurt the economy because the government regulated industry.B Many men were unemployed after they returned from the war.C It made the United States the strongest industrial power in the world.D It was a good time for farmers but had little effect on manufacturing.

4 The Consumer Price Index measures changes in the prices of goods and services bought by consumers. Based on the graph, which statement about the economy during World War I is true?A Prices remained steady during and after the war.B Prices rose during the war but dropped when the war was over.C Prices rose both during and after the war.D Prices dropped after the United States entered the war in 1917.

5 Which of the following best describes economic changes during the war?A Wages rose and corporate profits dropped.B Wages dropped and corporate profits dropped.C Wages dropped and corporate profits rose.D Wages rose and corporate profits rose.

CALIFORNIA CONTENTSTANDARD 11.4.6

World Powers After WorldWar II

1 Which statement best describes Great Britain after World War II?A It had sustained much damage during the war.B It was ready to expand its global empire.C It was ready to cooperate with Russian communists.D Its relationship with the United States was weak.

2 Great Britain asked the United States to take over aid to which European countries?A Spain and FranceB Italy and GermanyC Turkey and GreeceD Poland and Yugoslavia

3 What was the intent of the Truman Doctrine?A to help rebuild European cities

B to help modernize the economies of Latin America and AfricaC to help countries resist communist controlD to force the USSR to honor its agreements after World War II

4 Which of these was a result of the Cold War?A greater cooperation between the USSR and the United StatesB the development of nuclear missiles and a huge military buildupC a democracy in Cuba that allows trade with the United StatesD a communist government in all of Korea

5 Which country in the Middle East has the United States consistently supported?A EgyptB LebanonC IranD Israel

6 Which statement best describes the current position of the United States in the world?A the largest economy and military in the worldB a strong member of the European UnionC a leader in the move toward disarmamentD isolated from involvement in world affairs