Knowledge Check: Early U.S. Imperialism & Spanish-American War

Knowledge Check: Early U.S. Imperialism & Spanish-American War

11th Grade

20 Qs

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Knowledge Check: Early U.S. Imperialism & Spanish-American War

Knowledge Check: Early U.S. Imperialism & Spanish-American War

Assessment

Quiz

History

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Michael Kouznetsov

Used 3+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is the best definition for 'imperialism?'

The act of one country declaring war on others.

The process of a country expanding its economic and political control over others.

The integration of a country's economy into a larger global community.

The forceful subjugation of one group by another within a country.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Each of the following are reasons why imperialism happens, except:

Market saturation: more goods are being produced than what can be sold inside of the country.

Capital accumulation: businesses desire to grow and expand their operations and thereby their profits.

New markets: businesses desire access to new potential consumers for their surplus products.

Capital imports: businesses want to promote more domestic competition by inviting foreign competitors.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which territories did the United States acquire during the Spanish-American War of 1898?

Cuba, Puerto Rico, and China

Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii

Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii

Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was the immediate outcome of the end of Spanish rule in the Philippines?

Independence for the Philippines

Annexation of the Philippines by the United States

Continued Spanish control over the Philippines

Shared control between the United States and Spain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why did some people oppose imperialism?

They believed it would lead to diversity

They believed it was incompatible with democracy

They believed it would distract from domestic problems

They believed it would bring political domination

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was the main reason for the U.S. to pursue imperialism in the late 19th century?

Economic interests and the need for new markets

Desire for territorial expansion and conquest

National pride and the desire to become a maritime power

Fear of other countries gaining control over green parts of the world

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which battle during the Spanish-American War made Theodore Roosevelt become famous in the United States?

Attack on San Juan Hill

Battle of Manila Bay

Battle of Santiago

Boxer Rebellion

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