American Imperialism Quiz

What was the period of expansion and colonization in Asia and Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries called?

• New Imperialism

• Medieval Imperialism

• Old Imperialism

• Ancient Imperialism

Who were the obvious victims of the expansion/imperialism in the early United States?

• Mexicans

• Native Americans

• Africans

• Asians

What was one of the primary causes of American imperialism according to American diplomatic historian George Herring?

• Economics

• Manliness

• Patriotism

• Nationalism

Which country did the U.S. successfully annex in 1898, eventually leading to its statehood in 1959?

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

What battle took place in May of 1898, well before the attack on Cuba, and resulted in the U.S. taking control of the Philippines?

• Philippine War

• Boxer Rebellion

• Battle of Manila Bay

• Battle of San Juan Hill

What law declared that Puerto Rico would be an insular territory and its inhabitants would be citizens of Puerto Rico, not the United States?

• Teller Amendment

• Foraker Act

• Platt Amendment

• Insular Cases

Which party opposed the Philippine War in its platform in 1900?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Progressive Party

• Libertarian Party

Who was among the most vocal supporters of imperialism, arguing that it was benevolent and would bring 'a new day of freedom'?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Albert Beveridge

• William McKinley

• George Dewey

What was one of the reasons some Progressives opposed imperialism?

• Racial diversity

• Economic competition

• International influence

• Domestic focus

What was imperialism primarily about according to the text?

• Patriotism

• Manliness

• Nationalism

• Trade