US Imperialism

US Imperialism

9th Grade

46 Qs

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US Imperialism

US Imperialism

Assessment

Quiz

History

9th Grade

Easy

Created by

Aimee Gast

Used 5+ times

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46 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Alfred T. Mahan expressed what opinion in his book "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History"?
To be a world power a nation must have a strong navy and overseas bases
Panama Canal construction increased naval traffic and benefited all Central American countries
US government can increase foreign trade by providing businesses more incentives to build ships
US government is placing too much emphasis on modernizing the navy instead of the army

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The United States acquired Alaska from 
Spain
Great Britain
Japan
Russia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image
Where is this event taking place?
Maine
Cuba
Spain
Hawaii

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The explosion of the USS Maine
proved that McKinley was a weak president
rallied Americans against Spain
caused American prejudice about Spanish immigrants
formed a bond between America and Cuba

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why was Alaska called "Seward's folly"?
Americans didn't own a territory so far north
It was a frozen wasteland with no resources
U.S. had already annexed Samoa, and didn't need another territory
Thought two-cents an acre was too expensive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which incident led to Congress declaring war on Spain?
explosion of the Maine
arrest of Jose Marti
Spanish ships in Santiago
capture  San Juan

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In the late 1800s, an increased demand for raw materials and a desire for new markets contributed to the United States adopting a policy of
imperialism
pacifism
collective security
isolationism

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