Imperialism quiz

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Spanish-American War?

• Yellow Journalism

• the DeLome Letter

• Spain's invasion of Florida

• USS Maine Explosion

Which US President led the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War?

• George Bush, Jr.

• Teddy Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following was a reason for US expansion?

• Search for gold

• To gain economic markets.

• Making friends

• To rule the world

Who was responsible for making the US Navy so powerful during this time?

• Alfred T. Mahan

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

• Scooby-Doo

Which group OPPOSED American expansion?

• Imperialists

• Anti-Imperialists

• NAACP

• Communists

Which two territories were annexed during this time and later became states?

• Guam and the Philippines

• Midway and Hawaii

• Alaska and Guam

• Hawaii and Alaska

What trade policy did the US develop with China?

• NAFTA

• Free trade agreement

• Open Door Policy

• Exclusive Rights Policy

What was built during this time to connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean?

• The Panama Canal

• The Cuban Bridge

• The Puerto Rican Gateway

• The Floridian Canal

Which of the following was NOT a territorial acquisition during this time?

• Alaska

• Guam

• Midway

• Russia

Why was the Spanish-American War considered a "turning point" in history?

• It saw the US emerge as a world power.

• It made the US look weak.

• It terrified other world powers.

• It wasn't a turning point at all.