Imperialism and the United States Quiz

What was the main reason for the United States to become an imperialist nation?

• To spread their way of life

• To build a modern Navy

• To control trade in the Western Hemisphere

• To obtain cheap natural resources

What was the popular belief that many Americans had about controlling the entire continent?

• Social Darwinism

• Industrial Revolution

• Manifest Destiny

• Imperialism

Which area was an obvious target for the United States due to its location in the Pacific and natural resources?

• Panama

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

• Cuba

What did the Monroe Doctrine state about European powers in the Western Hemisphere?

• They should form alliances with the US

• They should conquer the region

• They should stay out of the region

• They should control trade in the region

What did the US government need in order to expand their power into Asia and South America?

• Coaling stations

• All of the above

• Islands in the Pacific

• Modern Navy

What did the US government aim to control by targeting Cuban and Puerto Rico?

• Natural resources

• Military bases

• Trade and business in Central and South America

• European powers

What would a canal through Panama enable the US to do?

• Establish a new colony

• Move its Navy quickly from one ocean to another

• Control trade in the Eastern Hemisphere

• Isolate itself from the rest of the world

What was the belief of social Darwinism applied to nations and people?

• Nations should isolate themselves from others

• Stronger nations were justified in conquering weaker ones

• All nations should form alliances

• All nations are equal