20/21 History Chapter 18 Study Guide Test

30 Questions | By Jobball13 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 110

In the 18th chapter we have covered the 1800’s. In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity. Take the quiz below and remind yourself of what we covered. Good luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

In 1877, white business leaders force King ______ to change Hawaii's constitution to grant voting rights only to wealthy landowners.
- A.
  
  Liluokalani
- B.
  
  Kalakaua
- C.
  
  Roosevelt
- D.
  
  Alford T. Mahan
2.

In 1877, U.S. Military and economic leaders pressure Hawaii to allow the United States to build a naval base at ______
- A.
  
  Pearl Harbor
- B.
  
  Hawaii
- C.
  
  Washington D.c
- D.
  
  Santiago, Cuba
3.

In 1890, urged by such leaders as U.S Navy Admiral ________, the United States constructs many new battleships, transforming the nation into the world's largest naval power.
- A.
  
  William McKinley
- B.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- C.
  
  Alford T. Mahan
- D.
  
  Theordore Roosevelt
4.

In 1890, __________ causes a crisis by threatening Hawaiian sugar growers with economic disaster.
- A.
  
  AIDS
- B.
  
  Diseases
- C.
  
  The Delome Letter
- D.
  
  McKinley Tarrif
5.

In 1891, ___________ becomes Hawaii's queen and proposes a new constitution.
- A.
  
  Kalakaua
- B.
  
  Liliuokalani
- C.
  
  Jose Marti
- D.
  
  Valeriano Weyler
6.

In 1893, with the aid of the U.S ambassador, white business groups overthrow the Hawaiian government and establish a provisional government with _________.
- A.
  
  Jose Marti
- B.
  
  Sanford B. Dole
- C.
  
  Valeriano Weyler
- D.
  
  Grover Cleveland
7.

In 1894, President __________ formally recognizes the Republic of Hawaii.
- A.
  
  Grover Cleveland
- B.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- C.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- D.
  
  George Washington
8.

In 1897, __________ , who favors the annexation of Hawaii, takes over the presidency from Cleveland.
- A.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- B.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- C.
  
  William McKinley
- D.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
9.

In 1898, ________ proclaims Hawaii an American territory.
- A.
  
  Congress
- B.
  
  House of Reps
- C.
  
  Governor
- D.
  
  President Roosevelt
10.

_________ is a sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure readers
- A.
  
  Yellow Journalism
- B.
  
  Hyperbole
- C.
  
  Red Journalism
11.

________ is a volunteer calvary unit that fought in a famous battle near Santiago, Cuba.
- A.
  
  Freedom Writers
- B.
  
  Rough Riders
- C.
  
  San Juan Hill
- D.
  
  The Delome Letter
12.

________ : A Cuban poet and journalist which launched a Cuban revolution in 1895.
- A.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- B.
  
  William McKinley
- C.
  
  Valeriano Weyler
- D.
  
  Jose Marti
13.

Soon after the ________ was destroyed, the United States declared war on Spain.
- A.
  
  U.S.S Maine
- B.
  
  Pearl Harbor
- C.
  
  White House
- D.
  
  Washington Monument
14.

______ gained it's independence in the Spanish-American War.
- A.
  
  Cuba
- B.
  
  China
- C.
  
  Spain
- D.
  
  U.S.A
15.

_______'s criticism of the American president caused American resentment toward Spain to turn to outrage.
- A.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- B.
  
  The Delome Letter
- C.
  
  Valeriano Weyler
- D.
  
  William McKinley
16.

_________: This general forced Cubans to be relocated to concentration camps where thousands of them died.
- A.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Jose Marti
- C.
  
  Valeriano Weyler
- D.
  
  Alford T. Mahan
17.

After the war, the United States paid 20 million dollars to Spain for the annexation of ______.
- A.
  
  Philippine Islands
- B.
  
  Hawaii
- C.
  
  Cuba
- D.
  
  San Juan Hill
18.

Theodore Roosevelt was declared the hero of _________, even though he and his units played only a minor role in its capture.
- A.
  
  China
- B.
  
  Panama
- C.
  
  Spain
- D.
  
  San Juan Hill
19.

________ was the naval commander who led the American forces that steamed into Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish fleet.
- A.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- B.
  
  George Dewey
- C.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- D.
  
  John J Pershing
20.

Panama Canal was built during _________'s presidency.
- A.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- C.
  
  George Washington
- D.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
21.

During _________'s presidency, the United States and Mexico came close to war.
- A.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
- B.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- C.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- D.
  
  Abraham Lincoln
22.

___________ led American forces into Mexico in pursuit of a mexican revolutionary leader.
- A.
  
  John J Pershing
- B.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
- C.
  
  Valeriano Weyler
- D.
  
  Jose Marti
23.

American troops were sent into Mexico to try to capture ___________ (Revolutionary Leader)
- A.
  
  Liliuokalani
- B.
  
  Valeriano Weyler
- C.
  
  Francisco Villa
- D.
  
  George Dewey
24.

________ refers to the policy of using the U.S government to gaurantee loans made to foreign countries by American business people.
- A.
  
  Yellow Journalism
- B.
  
  Dollar Diplomacy
- C.
  
  The Delome Letter
- D.
  
  McKinley Tariff
25.

_________'s contruction ranks as one of the world's greatest engineering feats.
- A.
  
  Panama Canal
- B.
  
  Cuba
- C.
  
  Panama
- D.
  
  China

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20/21 History Chapter 18 Study Guide Test

In 1877, white business leaders force King ______ to change Hawaii's constitution to grant voting rights only to wealthy landowners.

In 1877, U.S. Military and economic leaders pressure Hawaii to allow the United States to build a naval base at ______

In 1890, urged by such leaders as U.S Navy Admiral ________, the United States constructs many new battleships, transforming the nation into the world's largest naval power.

In 1890, __________ causes a crisis by threatening Hawaiian sugar growers with economic disaster.

In 1891, ___________ becomes Hawaii's queen and proposes a new constitution.

In 1893, with the aid of the U.S ambassador, white business groups overthrow the Hawaiian government and establish a provisional government with _________.

In 1894, President __________ formally recognizes the Republic of Hawaii.

In 1897, __________ , who favors the annexation of Hawaii, takes over the presidency from Cleveland.

In 1898, ________ proclaims Hawaii an American territory.

_________ is a sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure readers

________ is a volunteer calvary unit that fought in a famous battle near Santiago, Cuba.

________ : A Cuban poet and journalist which launched a Cuban revolution in 1895.

Soon after the ________ was destroyed, the United States declared war on Spain.

______ gained it's independence in the Spanish-American War.

_______'s criticism of the American president caused American resentment toward Spain to turn to outrage.

_________: This general forced Cubans to be relocated to concentration camps where thousands of them died.

After the war, the United States paid 20 million dollars to Spain for the annexation of ______.

Theodore Roosevelt was declared the hero of _________, even though he and his units played only a minor role in its capture.

________ was the naval commander who led the American forces that steamed into Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish fleet.

Panama Canal was built during _________'s presidency.

During _________'s presidency, the United States and Mexico came close to war.

___________ led American forces into Mexico in pursuit of a mexican revolutionary leader.

American troops were sent into Mexico to try to capture ___________ (Revolutionary Leader)

________ refers to the policy of using the U.S government to gaurantee loans made to foreign countries by American business people.

_________'s contruction ranks as one of the world's greatest engineering feats.