Imperialism Quiz

How did Joseph Pulitzer attain fame and wealth?

• photographer

• radio host

• anti-imperialist

• newspaper publisher

Why did President Roosevelt win the Nobel Peace Prize?

• for his efforts to win peace in the Russo-Japanese War

• for the construction of the Panama Canal

• for his foreign policy, the Roosevelt Corollary

• for his foreign policy, Dollar Diplomacy

The U.S. gained control over some of the Cuban government's affairs through the

• Foraker Act

• Platt Amendment

• Jones Act

• Spooner Act

Anti-imperialists argued that imperialism rejected the principle of

• liberty for all.

• manifest destiny.

• universal suffrage.

• religious freedom.

Where did the U.S.S. Maine explode, causing America anger towards Spain?

• Havana, Spain

• Manila Bay, The Philippines

• Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

• Cowabunga Bay, U.S.

The U.S. naval expeditions to Japan in the 1850s, led by Commodore Matthew Perry, resulted in

• war between the United States and Japan.

• Japan becoming an American colony.

• Japan opening its ports to trade with the West.

• a long period of Japanese isolation from the West.

Why did many people oppose Roosevelt's actions in Panama?

• They thought the canal was of completely unnecessary.

• They thought Roosevelt gave Panama too much control over the canal.

• They opposed Roosevelt's involvement in the Panamanian revolt.

• They thought Roosevelt paid too much money to lease the Canal Zone.

The goal of the Boxer Rebellion was to

• become the largest gang in China.

• take back China from foreign imperialist nations.

• overthrow the government and install a dictator.

• show to the world that Japan was powerful.

Which of the following has NOT been offered by historians as an explanation for the United States entry into the war with Spain in 1898?

• President McKinley was too weak to withstand of pressures forcing him towards war

• Spain was blatantly interfering with U.S. maritime rights as an aggressive power

• Yellow journalism created a war fever by public by sensationalizing atrocities allegedly committed by the Spain

• American businessmen wanted to protect their interests in Cuba

The surprise naval attack led by Commodore George Dewey during the Spanish American war took place at

• Havana, Spain

• Manila Bay, The Philippines

• Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

• Cowabunga Bay, U.S.