Question

Which Progressive Era president was known as a “trust buster” and created the Square Deal to ensure fair business practices?
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1 point
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
William McKinley
What was one goal shared by all the Progressive Era presidents?
1 point
Expanding overseas territories
Reducing the power of the federal government
Limiting reforms to only local governments
Regulating business and protecting consumers
Use the following map to answer the questions below.

The Battle of San Juan Hill was a key victory for the United States during the Spanish-American War. Which of the following is true about this battle?
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It was a naval battle in the Philippines.
Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders became famous for their role in this battle.
It took place in Puerto Rico.
It ended the Spanish-American War immediately.
Look at the map of the Spanish-American War. The Battle of San Juan Hill took place near which location?
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Near Havana, Cuba
Near Manila, Philippines
Near Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan
Near Santiago, Cuba
SSUSH14
Explain America's evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century.

During the Imperialist Era of the late 1800s and early 1900s, the United States passed several laws and policies that reflected its growing desire to expand influence overseas. This period followed rapid industrial growth, and many Americans believed the nation needed new markets and territories to sell goods and access natural resources. Laws like the Monroe Doctrine (1823), though earlier, were strengthened during this time to justify U.S. intervention in Latin America. The Newlands Resolution (1898) allowed for the annexation of Hawaii, giving the United States a key naval base at Pearl Harbor. Following the Spanish-American War, Congress passed legislation such as the Platt Amendment (1901), which placed limits on Cuba’s independence and allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs when necessary.

Other pieces of imperialist legislation and policies further defined America’s global role. The Foraker Act (1900) established a civil government in Puerto Rico, making it a U.S. territory under congressional authority. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904) declared that the United States had the right to act as an “international police power” in the Western Hemisphere, expanding the nation’s role in Latin America. These actions and laws demonstrated how the U.S. shifted from isolationism to becoming a world power, using legislation to justify economic expansion, military presence, and political influence across the globe.

How did legislation like the Platt Amendment and the Foraker Act reflect the United States’ shift toward imperialism?
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They showed the U.S. was avoiding involvement in international affairs.
They allowed the U.S. to control territories and influence other nations politically and economically.
They promoted full independence for all countries in the Western Hemisphere.
They focused only on domestic reforms and ignored foreign policy.
What was the main purpose of the Platt Amendment (1901)?
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To give Cuba complete independence from the United States
To allow the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs and limit Cuba’s independence
To establish a civil government in Puerto Rico
To ban American businesses from operating in Latin America

Answer 1

1) Theodore Roosevelt

2) Regulating business and protecting consumers

3) Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders became famous for their role in this battle.

4) Near Santiago, Cuba

5) They allowed the U.S. to control territories and influence other nations politically and economically.

6) To allow the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs and limit Cuba’s independence