US Imperialism
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History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Rob Thull
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why did the United States "need" territories like the Philippines and Hawaii?
they acted as refueling stations for ships
they had once belonged to the United States
to rid the Americas of European powers
so that those countries did not imperialize the US
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why was the US initially interested in Hawaii?
sugar plantations were very valuable
an abundance of oil was discovered
to develop a military base
to learn the culture of the natives
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What event led to the start of the Spanish-American War?
sinking of the USS Maine
sinking of the USS Lusitania
attack on southern Florida by Cuba
the coronation of Liliuokalani
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a territory that the US acquired through war?
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Guam
Philippines
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role did the media(yellow journalism) play in the Spanish American War?
shaped public opinion to go to war
only covered facts of the events of the war
play no role in the war whatsoever
shaped public opinion to give the president war powers to declare war on Cuba
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How did the US gain the rights to build the Panama Canal?
the US helped Panama achieve independence from Colombia
a treaty with Colombia whom controlled Panama
the US purchased the land from Panama for 7.2 million dollars
the US helped Colombia put down a rebellion in Panama
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What was the name given to Taft's foreign policy?
Dollar Diplomacy
Big Stick
Moral Diplomacy
Taft Corollary
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