4.4 U.S. Imperialism Quiz #1

What is the term for the attitude prevalent during the 19th century period of American expansion that the United States not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast?

• Manifest Destiny

• Territorial Aspiration

• Colonial Ambition

• Expansionist Vision

Which of the following territories was acquired by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898?

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Puerto Rico

• Mexico

Who was the leader of the Filipino nationalists who claimed that the U.S. had promised immediate independence after the Spanish-American War ended?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Sanford B. Dole

• Queen Liliuokalani

• McKinley

What did President McKinley tell a group of Methodist ministers his intention was in relation to the Philippines?

• To impose strict control

• To establish military bases

• To educate and uplift them

• To exploit their resources

Which act passed by the U.S. government in 1890 set off a crisis in Hawaii by eliminating the tariffs on all sugar entering the U.S.?

• Hawaiian Tariff Act

• McKinley Tariff Act

• Annexation Act

• Sugar Import Act

Who was named president of the new Republic of Hawaii after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy?

• Queen Liliuokalani

• Sanford B. Dole

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• McKinley

Which group of Americans were outspoken in their support of imperialism, feeling that the United States should fulfill its destiny as a world power, colonizing like the Europeans?

• Empire Builders

• Nationalists

• Expansionists

• Isolationists

What did U.S. businessmen push for in Hawaii in order to increase profits from Hawaiian sugar?

• Military Occupation

• Trade Agreement

• Annexation

• Independence

What did the U.S. promise the Philippine people after defeating the Filipino nationalists in 1902?

• Military occupation

• Immediate independence

• Preparation for self-rule

• Continued colonization

What did the U.S. government do to prepare the Philippines for self-rule after defeating the Filipino nationalists?

• Exploited their resources

• Enforced military rule

• Imposed strict control

• Built roads, railroads, and hospitals