US Imperialism

US Imperialism

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History

7th - 11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?
muckraking
yellow journalism
journalism
reporting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

3.

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is imperialism?
When one country takes over another country
When one country is allies with another country
When one country is at war with another country
all of these options

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.
a desire to spread Christianity
a need for military bases around the world
a need for raw materials to be used in factories
a desire to gain glory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

For what reason did the US imperialize?
to gain raw materials for industry
to create military bases around the globe
to develop markets to sell goods
all of these

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why was the Spanish-American War fought?
The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resources
The US blamed to sinking of the USS Maine on Spain
The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the president
All of these

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