1. who were the rough riders? a an alliance of cavalry officers who fought for panamanian independence b an organization of journalists committed to reelecting president mckinley c a group of american businessmen who supported the spanish-american war d a regiment of soldiers who made theodore roosevelt a war hero 2. which statement best explains the consequences of the decisions made at the berlin conference of 1884? a conflicts were reduced between european powers over african colonial claims. b colonized peoples in east asia were encouraged to fight for their independence. c the united states was drawn into conflicts with european powers. d the united states became the dominant power in the western hemisphere. 3. what was the underlying purpose of the policy of dollar diplomacy? a to spread democracy to asia b to avoid military conflict with europe c to promote american business interests overseas d to remove restrictions on immigration from europe 4. in the early 1900s, what did both nativists and labor leaders in the united states think about annexing the philippines a it would generate profits that benefited american corporations. b it would encourage immigration that harmed u. s. citizens. c it would spark a war that would devastate much of the western hemisphere. d it would convince european powers to stop interfering in latin america. 5. which factor most contributed to the political rise of theodore roosevelt in the late 1800s? a his diplomatic skills b his military experience c his opposition to imperialism d his support for yellow journalists 6. what role did jingoists play in american politics during the late 1800s and early 1900s? a they supported imperialist policies. b they encouraged progressive reforms. c they opposed the country's overseas expansion. d they fought for limitations on immigration. 7. what did the passage of the platt amendment demonstrate about u. s. relations with cuba? a the united states would make cuba a temporary protectorate in order to prepare it for later annexation. b the united states acknowledged cuba's independence but recognized that there were still important american interests in cuba. c the united states was committed to providing military support to the cubans to maintain their independence from european control. d the united states was willing to go to war with cuban rebels to establish american dominance on the island. 8. in 1914, the panama canal opened to ships. describe the geographic importance of the location of the panama canal. be sure to provide details and examples in your response. write your answer in complete sentences.