19th Century American Foreign Relations Quiz

William McKinley served as the U.S. President during the Spanish-American War.

The Monroe Doctrine was the diplomatic policy introduced by President James Monroe in 1823.

The Spanish-American War resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories such as Guam and Puerto Rico.

William Seward was the U.S. Secretary of State responsible for the acquisition of Alaska from Russia in 1867.

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War and established the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico.

Theodore Roosevelt was the U.S. President when the Open Door Policy was initiated with regards to China.

James K. Polk served as the U.S. Secretary of State during the acquisition of the Oregon Territory in 1846.

The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain.

James K. Polk was the U.S. President during the annexation of Texas in 1845.

Isolationism was characterized by a desire for the U.S. to avoid involvement in European conflicts, articulated by President George Washington.

The sinking of the USS Maine in 1898 intensified tensions between the United States and Spain, ultimately leading to the Spanish-American War.

Matthew Perry was the U.S. Minister to Japan responsible for negotiating the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854.

The United States engaged in the Quasi-War with France during the late 18th century.

The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark in 1917.

James K. Polk served as the U.S. President when the United States declared war on Mexico in 1846.

The primary reason behind the U.S. involvement in the Boxer Rebellion in China was the protection of American business interests.