Rise of American Power (Imperialism and WWI)

Rise of American Power (Imperialism and WWI)

9th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

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Rise of American Power (Imperialism and WWI)

Rise of American Power (Imperialism and WWI)

Assessment

Quiz

History

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Daniel Johnson

Used 20+ times

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the policy of extending a country's power by taking over a smaller, weaker nation?

Militarism

Alliance

Imperialism

Nationalism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A policy proposed by U.S. giving all nations equal opportunities to trade in China called __________, tried to stop ____________________, an area in which one nation controls trade and investment.

Imperialism; Lay investiture

Open Door Policy; Spheres of Influence

Nationalism; Boxer Rebellion

Reparations; Treaty of Versailles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the goal of President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy?

Promote American interests in other countries with with military intervention only

Raise living standards of people in poverty-stricken countries

Support development of democracies in Central America

Promote American interests in other countries with economic influence rather than military intervention

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?
They wanted prestige among other nations
They needed more natural resources
They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
All of the Above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 
The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan
After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars
U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.
U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?
Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiate
Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.
Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.
Never back down when there is conflict.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States? 
It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory
It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other
It increased Canada's military capability.
It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

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