Expansionism and Imperialism Quiz

What was a major factor in imperialism?

• Social Darwinism

• Manifest Destiny

• Washington's Farewell Address

• Progressivism

Which country did the U.S. purchase Alaska from?

• Russia

• Japan

• China

• Samoa

What was the nickname given to Alaska after its purchase?

• Russian Territory

• Ice Box of the North

• Alaska's Treasure

• Seward's Folly

Which islands did the U.S. annex in the Pacific in 1867?

• Bering Sea Islands

• Midway Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

• Samoa

Who came to power in Hawaii in 1891 and attempted to limit American influence?

• King Kamehameha

• Queen Liliuokalani

• President Cleveland

• President Benjamin Harrison

Which group of islands did the U.S. annex in 1899, 2,500 miles south of Hawaii?

• Bering Sea Islands

• Samoa

• Hawaiian Islands

• Midway Islands

What policy did Secretary of State John Hay suggest in 1899 for trade with China?

• Open Door Policy

• Progressivism

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

What event in China led to the agreement of the Open Door Policy?

• Russo-Japanese War

• Gadsden Purchase

• Boxer Rebellion

• Annexation of Hawaii

Which country did Japan start a war with after ignoring the Open Door Policy?

• United States

• Samoa

• China

• Russia

What treaty ended the Russo-Japanese War in 1905?

• Treaty of Berlin

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Portsmouth