American Imperialism Quiz

Which war marked the beginning of American imperialism?

• Vietnam War

• World War I

• Spanish-American War

• American Civil War

Which policy aimed to ensure equal trading rights with China?

• Fair Trade Policy

• Open Door Policy

• Trade Equality Act

• China Trade Agreement

Which territory was annexed by the United States in 1898?

• The territory annexed by the United States in 1898 was Puerto Rico.

• The territory annexed by the United States in 1898 was Alaska.

• The territory annexed by the United States in 1898 was Hawaii.

• The territory annexed by the United States in 1898 was Cuba.

Which president issued the Roosevelt Corollary?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which project connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

• Panama Canal

• Kiel Canal

• Erie Canal

• Suez Canal

Who was the leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• The leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War was Theodore Roosevelt.

Which country did the United States acquire from Spain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• The United States acquired the Philippines from Spain as a result of the Spanish-American War.

• The United States acquired Mexico from Spain as a result of the Spanish-American War.

• The United States acquired Puerto Rico from Spain as a result of the Spanish-American War.

• The United States acquired Cuba from Spain as a result of the Spanish-American War.

Which country did the United States purchase Alaska from?

• Mexico

• Canada

• China

• Russia

Which president signed the treaty to annex Hawaii?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• William McKinley

• Barack Obama

Which country did the United States gain control of after the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines