US Imperialism

Building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations is termed as

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Pearl Habor

The United States followed a limited policy of ............ or avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries.

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Pearl Harbor

In 1867, the Secretary of State arranged the purchase of Alaska from which country?

• China

• Great Britian

• Russia

In 1867, who was the Secretary of State of the United States who arranged for the purchase of Alaska?

• Alfred T. Mahan

• Sanford B. Dole

• William H. Seward

How much did the United States paid for buying Alaska?

• $ 2.7 million

• $ 7.1 million

• $ 7.2 million

In which year did Hawaii become a United States territory?

• 1879

• 1889

• 1898

Who was the President at the time America was buying Alaska?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Donald Trump

• George Washington

Which one of the following is not a reason why America accepted imperialism.

• Desire for military strength

• Desire for new market

• Desire for technology

What was the name of the Hawaiian queen forced out of power?

• Queen Diana

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Liliuokalani

Who among the following urged the United States to build up its navy and take colonies overseas?

• Alfred T. Mahan

• Sandford B. Dole

• William H. Seward