Imperialism

Imperialism

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17 Qs

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Imperialism is __________.
when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?
They wanted prestige among other nations
They needed more natural resources
They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
All of the Above

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Who did the U.S. buy Alaska from?
Cuba
Germany
Russia
Canada

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 
The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan
After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars
U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.
U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick," what did he mean by this when dealing with foreign countries.
Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiate
Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.
Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.
Never back down when there is conflict.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States? 
It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory
It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other
It increased Canada's military capability.
It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?
The U.S. took it with military force.
Bought it from Colombia for $10 million
Made a deal with  Panama after the U.S. helped it  gain their independence from Colombia
The U.S. rented it from Panama

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