6.8 POL's - The America's in the Age of Imperialism

6.8 POL's - The America's in the Age of Imperialism

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5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was Latin America's ruling elite similar to Europe's ruling class?

It was made up of local strongmen with private armies.

It was divided between liberals and conservatives.

It was made up of former military leaders who ruled as dictators.

It wished to share ruling power with the lower-class people.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the rule of dictator General Porfirio Díaz contribute to economic and political instability in Mexico?

He used the military to help him seize power.

His policies harmed Mexico's infrastructure.

His policies established a command economy.

His policies increased the gap between rich and poor.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect did colonialism have on the economies of Latin American countries?

Their economies were underdeveloped.

Their economies were stronger than those of their trading partners.

They were unable to form new trade relationships after colonialism ended.

They were only able to trade with the United States and Britain after colonialism ended.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one effect of the Roosevelt Corollary on Latin America?

The United States built a canal in Panama.

Latin America sent United States troops back home.

Latin America was opened up to European colonialism.

The United States was unable to collect debts in Latin America.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the British respond to Canadians' desire for self-rule?

The British granted full self-rule right away.

The British prevented Canadians from forming their own legislature.

The British required that Canadians control their own foreign policy.

The British allowed Canadians to determine their own domestic policies.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was regionalism a political problem for Latin America?

It made it difficult to establish unity and a central government.

It limited voting rights for many people.

It caused groups to split into conservative and liberal factions.

It helped the Church maintain control of land.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Santa Anna’s War with the U.S. contribute to Mexico’s instability?

It gave Mexico a vast new territory of Texas to try to settle and govern.

It made Santa Anna lose his power as a governing caudillo.

It caused Mexico to lose territory but gain new violence between conservatives and liberals.

It showed that Santa Anna was really a liberal reformer.

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