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American Imperialism Quiz

Authored by Angelica McDonough

History

8th Grade

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American Imperialism Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

patriotism

imperialism

nationalism

militarism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Canada

Siberia

Alaska

California

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.”

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What best describes the practice of Yellow Journalism?

Exaggerating and sensationalizing events to sell papers.

Accurately reporting just the facts of a news story.

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