US Imperialsm TEST

Front

Which of the following groups supported the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands? Ranchers from the western United States, Owners of railroads from New England, American sugar plantation owners living in Hawaii, Factory workers in Hawaii

Back

American sugar plantation owners living in Hawaii

Front

What group of Americans wanted the United States to establish foreign colonies during the late 19th century? Options: Factory workers, American Indians, Farmers, Industrialists and factory owners

Back

Industrialists and factory owners

Front

What has been one of the causes of imperialism?

Back

Need for resources

Front

With which country did Commodore Perry visit to open the doors of trade?

Back

Japan

Front

What country was involved in the creation of the Platt Amendment?

Back

Cuba

Front

What was the nickname of the military forces led by Theodore Roosevelt?

Back

Rough Riders

Front

Spanish atrocities, yellow journalism, and the sinking of the battleship Maine were part of which war?

Back

Spanish American War

Front

Which President was influential in the construction of the Panama Canal?

Back

Theodore Roosevelt

Front

How was the territory of Alaska acquired?

Back

was purchased

Front

Speech of a President who turned the United States into the Policeman of the Western Hemisphere.

Back

Roosevelt Corollary