American Imperialism Quiz

The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories is known as:

• patriotism

• imperialism

• nationalism

• militarism

All of the following were reasons that the United States became imperialistic EXCEPT:

• Desire for military strength

• Belief in cultural superiority

• Fight against fascist dictators in Europe

• Finding new markets to sell goods

In 1867, “Seward’s Folly” was the purchase of ________ from Russia.

• Canada

• Siberia

• Alaska

• California

A type of foreign relations policy that is based on providing money to other nations to protect American interests is known as:

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Moral/Mission Diplomacy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy can be described by which of the following quotes?

• “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.”

• “We hold these truths to be self-evident.”

• “Give me liberty, or give me death!”

• “My only regret is that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

The Open Door Policy proposed by Secretary of State John Hay -

• encouraged foreigners to immigrate to the United States

• established tariff-free policies for imports from England

• eliminated immigration restrictions against the Chinese

• proposed equal trading rights in China

What best describes the practice of Yellow Journalism?

• Exaggerating and sensationalizing events to sell papers.

• Accurately reporting just the facts of a news story.

Who led the Cuban revolution against Spanish colonial rule before the Spanish-American War?

• President William McKinley

• Commodore George Dewey

• José Martí

• Valeriano Weyler

Which of the following was NOT a reason the United States goes to war with Spain?

• The De Lôme Letter

• Sugar plantations

• The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

• Yellow Journalism

Which future U.S. president would gain fame during the Spanish-American War by leading his "Rough Riders" to victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill?

• William McKinley

• William H. Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt