Imperialism Quiz

American Imperialism was kickstarted through this war

• Mexican American War

• First World War

• Spanish-American War

• War of 1812

This island is still a U.S. territory to the current day.

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Jamaica

• Puerto Rico

This U.S. President is famous for his "big stick diplomacy."

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Howard Taft

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which of the following were NOT major reasons why the U.S. moved towards imperialism?

• More markets for manufactured goods

• Wanting to end the slave trade

• Desire to expand American influence overseas

• Competition with European powers

The U.S. created internment (prison) camps to deal with a rebellion in this territory.

• Philippines

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

Which American president began a policy called "dollar diplomacy"?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

Which of the following is NOT true about Hawaii?

• Native Hawaiians wanted to join America

• Hawaii's economy was based around sugar

• Hawaii had a monarchy

• U.S. missionaries were sent to Hawaii

The U.S. built a canal in this Latin American country.

• Nicaragua

• Honduras

• Costa Rica

• Panama

This American company dominated trade in Latin America.

• U.S. Steel

• United Fruit Co.

• Dole Fruit Co.

• Standard Oil

The American media blamed the sinking of the Battleship Maine on this country.

• Germany

• France

• Spain

• The U.K.