Imperialism Quiz

What is imperialism?

• When a nation takes control of another country including its government

• When a nation takes control of another country's military

• When a nation takes control of another country's economy

• When a nation takes control of another country's culture

Which of the following is NOT a reason for imperialism?

• To find new markets to sell products

• To acquire new sources for raw materials

• To spread US (western) culture and religion

• To establish diplomatic relations with other countries

Who believed that the US needed a strong Navy to protect its interests and newly acquired territories?

• Captain Mahan

• President Roosevelt

• Hearst and Pulitzer

• Mark Twain

What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet?

• To showcase the strength of the US Navy

• To explore new territories in the Pacific

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To protect US business interests in Cuba

Which territories did the US acquire after the Spanish-American War?

• Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• Cuba, Mexico, and Panama

• Alaska and Midway Islands

• Hawaii and Samoa

What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

• The right of the United States to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations

• The right of the United States to annex territories in the Pacific

• The right of the United States to establish trade routes with Asia

• The right of the United States to build the Panama Canal

What was the purpose of building the Panama Canal?

• To shorten travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To establish a naval base in the Caribbean

• To acquire new sources of raw materials

• To spread US culture and religion

Why were some people against imperialism?

• Territories did not have democratic rights

• Territories were too expensive to maintain

• Territories would lead to more wars

• Territories had no economic value

Who was a famous anti-imperialist?

• Mark Twain

• Captain Mahan

• President Roosevelt

• Hearst and Pulitzer

What did the US acquire in 1867 as a stopping place for ships traveling to Asia?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Midway Islands

• Samoa