American Imperialism Quiz

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

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Guam

What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?

• muckraking
• yellow journalism
• journalism
• paparazzi

This type of foreign policy encourages stronger nations to extend their influence over weaker ones.

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

These events lead the U.S. into war with Spain in 1898. Select all that apply.

• America annexing Hawaii

• Spain annexing Puerto Rico

• Cuban people being placed into concentration camps

• The U.S.S. Maine sinking

After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. annexed which former Spanish territories? Select all that apply.

• Cuba

• Columbia

• Puerto Rico

• Philippine Islands

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Why did United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's? 

• to establish a commonwealth of colonies 
• to establish military bases around the world
• to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials 
• to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world

What event caused popular opinion to demand the US declare war on Spain?

• poor treatment of the Cubans

• sinking of the USS Maine

• the Zimmerman Telegram

• collapse of Spanish gold market

Was stolen by American businessmen who lied about their governments’ military involvement.

• New Mexico

• Hawaii

• Arizona

• Puerto Rico

This was the monarch of Hawaii prior to American intervention.

• King Liliuokalani
• Queen Moana
• Queen Liliuokalani 
• King Akamu