USA Review American Imperialism Quiz

What is imperialism?

• The acquisition of territories beyond the continental boundaries by the United States

• The expansion and colonization of Asia and Africa by European powers

• The colonial rule of other places without completely displacing the native people

• The rule and displacement of native people by Europeans and Americans

What was one of the primary causes of American imperialism?

• The influx of immigrants and crowded cities

• The obsession with building a canal through Central America

• The desire to prove American manliness

• The need for places to sell American products

Which territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War?

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

What was the significance of the battle of Manila Bay?

• It marked the beginning of the Philippine War

• It led to the annexation of Hawaii

• It furthered Theodore Roosevelt's political career

• It resulted in the destruction of the Spanish fleet and the acquisition of the Philippines

What were some of the atrocities committed by Americans during the Philippine War?

• None of the above

• All of the above

• Torturing prisoners and committing rape

• Putting Filipinos in concentration camps and executing civilians

What did the Foraker Act declare about Puerto Rico?

• Puerto Ricans would be citizens of the United States

• Puerto Rico would become a state

• Puerto Rico would have its own government

• Puerto Rico would have no path to statehood

Why was Hawaii treated differently from Puerto Rico and the Philippines?

• Hawaii had a sizeable population of American settlers

• Hawaii had a stronger desire for independence

• Hawaii had valuable resources like pineapples

• Hawaii was closer to the United States

What were some of the arguments made by anti-imperialists?

• America should focus on domestic problems

• Empire was incompatible with democracy

• All of the above

• Imperialism would lead to diversity

Who was one of the most vocal supporters of imperialism?

• John Hay

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Albert Beveridge

• Mark Twain

What was the main motivation behind American imperialism?

• To establish a global empire

• To protect American interests and trade

• To gain territory and resources

• To spread American values and culture