America as a World Power 1867-1900

What country did the U.S. purchase Alaska from?

• Canada

• Russia

• England

• China

The purchase of Alaska became known as what?

• The Gold Place

• the Fast Frontier

• Alaskan Frontier

• Seward's Folly

Why was Alaska such a great addition to the United States?

• Gold

• Resources

• Control over the pacific

• Explosives

Who was Hawaii’s leader before it joined the U.S.

• Queen Elizabeth

• King Liliuokalani

• Queen Liliuokalani

• King George III

All nations should have equal access to trade in China is called the.....

• Free Trade China

• Open Door Policy

• Made in China

• China trade agreement

What was the name of the ship that exploded off the coast of Cuba?

• Arizona

• Maine

• Maryland

• Miami

What territories did the United States gain as a result of the war

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

• Guam

Who lead the Rough Riders to victory in Cuba?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

• George Washington

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

• To connect the Arctic and Southern oceans

• To connect the Pacific and Atlantic oceans

• To connect North and South America

• To take control of the world

Why was Panama chosen for the Canal?

• It had the shortest stretch of land.

• It was closest to China

• We needed to control the world

• We needed to blow up Panama