American Imperialism Quiz

What was one of the reasons American imperialists argued in favor of imperialism?

• To reduce the influence of the United States around the world

• To spread democracy to areas around the world with oppressive governments

• To limit the commercial growth of the United States

• To decrease the military presence of the United States overseas

What was a military reason for the United States to engage in imperialism according to the text?

• To dismantle its military bases in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To establish military bases in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to protect its interests

• To reduce its defense and trade capabilities

• To solely focus on domestic defense without overseas bases

What was the 'white man's burden' used as an argument for?

• Promoting racial equality

• Imperial control of the Philippines and Cuba

• Economic trade with Eastern nations

• Establishing educational institutions

What was the Anti-Imperialist League's stance on the U.S. annexation of the Philippines?

• They supported it for economic reasons.

• They were formed to fight against it.

• They were indifferent to the annexation.

• They promoted it for legal reasons.

What is the meaning of the term "Pacifist"?

• A person who supports war and violence.

• A person who is indifferent to war and violence.

• A person who is against war and violence.

• A person who is unaware of war and violence.

During the Age of U.S. Imperialism, what was one of the reasons some Americans opposed expanding American influence around the world?

• They believed it would strengthen their domestic economy.

• They thought it would help spread democracy.

• They wanted to focus on their own domestic problems.

• They were confident it would not be too expensive.

According to Andrew Carnegie, what was a concern about U.S. imperialism?

• The potential for cultural exchange with the Philippines.

• The profitability of controlling faraway areas like the Philippines.

• The ability to teach English and American institutions to the Filipinos.

• The spread of democracy to the Filipino people.

Who was the president of the United States during the Spanish-American War?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

What was the argument made by President William McKinley for taking control over the Philippines?

• The people of the Philippines were capable of self-government.

• The United States wanted to exploit the Philippines' natural resources.

• The United States had a duty to educate, uplift, and Christianize the Filipinos.

• The Philippines had requested to become a part of the United States.

What does the term "Annexation" refer to?

• The process of becoming an independent country

• The act of establishing a new government

• Adding or claiming new territory under control of a country

• The development of trade relationships between two countries