U.S. Expansionism

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

• England

• Germany

• Russia

• Japan

The purchase of Alaska became known as Seward's Folly.

• True

• False

Who was Sanford Dole?

• President of the Republic of Hawaii

• Famous Hollywood actor
• Inventor of the pineapple pizza
• Explorer who discovered the Hawaiian Islands

T/F - Grover Cleveland was in favor of annexing Hawaii.

• True

• False

T/F - Hawaii was annexed by the US during the Spanish-American War.

• True

• False

What event was the leading cause of the Spanish-American War?

• The sinking of the USS Maine
• The signing of the Treaty of Paris
• The Louisiana Purchase
• The Battle of Gettysburg

What did the Teller Amendment say?

• The Teller Amendment allowed the United States to establish permanent control over Cuba
• The Teller Amendment stated that the United States would not establish permanent control over Cuba.
• The Teller Amendment was a declaration of war against Cuba
• The Teller Amendment was a peace treaty between the United States and Cuba

When did the Spanish-American War start?

• August 4, 1945
• March 30, 1912
• April 25, 1898
• June 12, 1901

Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War?

• Treaty of Madrid
• Treaty of Paris (1898)

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Treaty of London

What nickname was given to the Spanish-American War?

• The Magnificent Battle
• The Splendid Little War
• The Glorious Campaign
• The Great Conflict