Practice Flashcardizz~ US Expansion and Imperialism Unit Quiz

Front

Why were Plains Indians nomadic?

Back

They followed the herds of buffalo.

Answer explanation

Plains Indians were nomadic because they followed the herds of buffalo, ensuring a sustainable food source and survival.

Front

Explain the role the buffalo played in the life of the Plains Indians.

Back

They acted as a source of food, clothing, and shelter.

Answer explanation

Buffalo played a vital role in the life of Plains Indians as they provided food, clothing, and shelter.

Front

Why were people willing to leave their families and homes to move west?

Back

Economic opportunity, Land, Gold

Answer explanation

People were willing to move west because of economic opportunity, land, and gold. All of these factors provided incentives for them to leave their families and homes.

Front

Which of the following is a result of the other three?
Transcontinental Railroad is completed
Gold found in California in 1848
The Homestead Act of 1862
More people were motivated to move west

Back

More people were motivated to move west

Answer explanation

The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, the discovery of gold in California in 1848, and the passing of the Homestead Act of 1862 all led to more people being motivated to move west. However, the correct answer is that more people were motivated to move west as a result of these three events.

Front

According to the quote, what impact did westward expansion have on Native Americans?

Back

They were forced to assimilate, Their land was taken from them, They went to war with the US military, All of the above

Answer explanation

Westward expansion had a devastating impact on Native Americans as they were forced to assimilate, their land was taken from them, and they went to war with the US military.

Front

What is imperialism?

Back

A larger country taking over a smaller country.

Answer explanation

Imperialism refers to a larger country taking over a smaller country, which is the correct choice among the given answer options.

Front

All of the following are reasons for imperialism EXCEPT: “Whiteman’s burden”, The US wanted access to more natural resources, The US wanted to stay isolated an did not want to get involved in foreign entanglements, The US wanted to find new markets to sell products to

Back

The US wanted to stay isolated an did not want to get involved in foreign entanglements

Answer explanation

Imperialism was driven by motives such as 'Whiteman's burden', access to resources, and finding new markets. However, the US did not want to stay isolated and avoid foreign entanglements.

Front

The following cartoon depicts which of the following?
Options:
The US remaining isolated,
The US not getting involved in foreign entanglements,
The US becoming a world power,
The US following Washington’s advice

Back

The US becoming a world power

Answer explanation

The cartoon depicts the US becoming a world power, as it shows the country expanding its influence globally.

Front

The Monroe Doctrine stated which of the following?
Europe should not colonize in the western hemisphere anymore,
It was the United States’ responsibility to control Latin America,
The US should “civilize” the “uncivilized”,
Spain had to give the US Puerto Rico and Guam

Back

Europe should not colonize in the western hemisphere anymore

Answer explanation

The Monroe Doctrine stated that Europe should not colonize in the western hemisphere anymore.

Front

Which conclusion can best be drawn from these headlines?

Back

US territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean

Answer explanation

The correct conclusion is that US territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean.