Imperialism Quiz

What was NOT a benefit as a result of the construction of the Panama Canal?

• shorter travel times

• less fuel used by ships

• increased cost of goods due to slower travel

• increase in jobs for canal workers

Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution against Spain?

• Jose Martí

• Simón Bolivar

• Fidel Castro

• Bartolomé de las Casas

Below, Queen Liliuokalani was writing about her experience with--

• Isolationism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nativism

Why did the United States government support Cuban revolutionaries?

• It was a U.S. foreign policy goal to get all European powers out of the Western Hemisphere.

• Cuba's governor Valeriano Wyler was considered a "butcher" by American politicians.

• Cuban revolutionary leader Jose Marti spent time in America building support for the Cuban people.

• All of the above

What was the significance of the U.S.S. Maine?

• It exploded in the harbor of Havana, Cuba in February 1898.

• Its destruction caused yellow journalists to immediately blame Spain.

• "Remember the Maine" became the rallying cry of pro-war Americans.

• All of the above statements are true.

The fighting style used by Aguinaldo and the Filipinos against the U.S. was known as

• self-rule

• insurgency

• guerilla warfare

• shock and awe

Based on their foreign policies, which U.S. President would most likely go to war if necessary?

• Grover Cleveland

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

The political cartoon below shows American--

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Nativism

• Urbanization

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• End the Boxer Rebellion
• Ensure trading rights with China
• Win leaseholds in China
• Establish a sphere of influence

What prompted US government to participate in 1893 overthrow of Hawaiian monarchy?

• Colonization of Pacific islands near Hawaii by European nations
• Kidnapping of Christian missionaries by Hawaiian nationalists
• Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to reduce political influence of American sugar planters
• King Kalakaua's discussions with Japanese government to lease Pearl Harbor