CH. 8 ~ American Imperialism (SS.912.A.4.1)

CH. 8 ~ American Imperialism (SS.912.A.4.1)

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History

9th Grade

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CCSS
RL.7.9, RL.8.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Yellow Journalists were:
writers who exposed period problems in hopes of achieving reform
writers who wrote in yellow to bring attention to Spanish abuses
newspaper reporters and illustrators who exaggerated stories in order to sell newspapers and fuel a war with Spain
writers who opposed American imperialism and aimed to keep America neutral

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which country was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
Guam
Cuba
Philippines 
Puerto Rico

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did we want to strengthen trade with Latin America?
new naval bases
increase tariffs on European goods
to protect American manufacturers from competition
stop European influence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time?
responsibility
slavery
to help people
money/economic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was Roosevelt's policy called?
dollar diplomacy
Speak softly, carry a big stick policy
sphere of influence
Pan-Americanism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jingoism refers to:
feelings of extreme anti-imperialism
the desire for an aggressive foreign policy, often fueled by intense nationalism
the style of writing which fueled anti-Spanish sentiments
the desire for isolationism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was an area where a foreign nation controlled economic development?
sphere of influence
Pan-Americanism
protectorate
dollar diplomacy

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