US becomes a world power

US becomes a world power

5th Grade

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US becomes a world power

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event caused the US to gain so much territory in 1898?

the Immigration Act
the Spanish American War
the Civil War
the Homestead Act

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the explosion of the USS Maine lead to the outbreak of the Spanish American War?

The explosion killed hundreds of Spanish politicians and military advisors
American newspapers blamed the explosion of the Maine on the Spanish
Spanish leaders attacked the USS Maine, causing it to explode
Cuban slaves tried to escape the USS Maine, and many dided

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most important economic result of the annexation of Hawaii?

A booming trade in pineapples developed

It provided a new market for goods produced in the US

It was a fueling point providing ships access to Chinese markets

It costs the US an enormous amount of money

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What territory was gained in the Spanish American War, but is not a part of the US today?

Hawaii

Guam

Puerto Rico

the Philippines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What philosophy is most linked to motives for American imperialism?

manifest destiny

separate but equal

republican motherhood

isolationism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the cause of the Spanish American War?

The explosion of the USS Maine for unknown reasons led to the war

The influence of newspapers pushed the American public to declare war against Spain.

Many causes, including yellow journalism and American economic interests in Cuba, combined to push the US into war with Spain.

President McKinley wanted to declare war on Spain, even if it was not necessary.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the US want to build a canal in Panama?

to promote the construction industry in that nation

to try to avoid war with Colombia

to provide a quick ocean route from the East Coast to the West Coast.

to spend surplus money in the budget

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