American Imperialism Reading Quiz (1/24)

What was the most deadliest war in American history and when did it end?

• War of 1812; Spring 1865

• War of 1812; Spring 1864

• Civil War; Spring 1865

• Civil War; Fall 1865

• WWI; Spring 1918

Identify reasons for American Imperialism

• Economic Interests

• Military Interests

• Cultural Superiority

• Self Interests

Why did America annex Hawaii in 1898?

• Beautiful beaches

• Sugar Cane plantations

• It's location in the Pacific Ocean

• Tourism benifits

How did many Americans justify imperialism?

• We were spreading democracy

• We were spreading Christianity

• We were providing loans

• We were providing educational opportunities

These types of exaggerated news stories helped push the U.S. into war with Spain.

• Red Journalism

• Orange Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

• Green Journalism

Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War? 

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Guam

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

• Manifest destiny 
•  Monroe Doctrine 
•  Great Awakening 
• Louisiana Purchase

When the war with Spain began, the US took over this Pacific area?

• Hawaii
• Philippines
• Midway
• Japan

What did the United States gain from the Spanish-American War?

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, Cuba

• Cuba, and the Philippines

• Puerto Rico and Guam were given to the US, the Philippines were sold to the US for $20 million

• the Philippines

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

• It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
• Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
• The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
• All people in the United States should have the right to vote.

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