EDITION
The point of view of the first two paragraphs of the excerpt can best be used to support
which of the following historical arguments? - answer-Some political leaders pointed to
traditions of self-determination when making foreign policy.
The excerpt could best be used by a historian studying which of the following historical
developments? - answer-The persistence of popular isolationist sentiment in the United
States in the early 1900s
Which of the following is a limitation of using Bryan's speech to study the differences
between imperialism and anti-imperialism in the early 1900s? - answer-The imperialist
idea in the speech about the United States imitating the model of European activity
overseas was similar to the foreign policy of anti-imperialists.
The publication of the excerpt most likely had which of the following purposes? -
answer-To increase opposition to the United States annexation of the Philippines
The excerpt best explains which of the following historical situations during the late
nineteenth century? - answer-The increased involvement of the United States in Asia
and the Pacific
The excerpt can best be used to explain which of the following situations that resulted
from the Spanish-American War? - answer-The emergence of nationalist movements in
areas under United States control
Evidence from the excerpt could best be used to support which of the following
arguments about journalists during the Progressive Era? - answer-They feared that
unfair corporate practices were undermining smaller companies and promoting
economic inequality.
The situation depicted in the excerpt was most significant because it led to which of the
following outcomes? - answer-Progressive Era reformers sought federal legislation and
court action to help regulate economic markets.
Which of the following would most likely be considered a significant limitation of the
excerpt resulting from its purpose? - answer-Because the excerpt suggests that the
Standard Oil Company was undemocratic and unethical, it overlooks the benefits of
economic consolidation.