US Imperialism Quiz

What is the desire to expand borders by conquering territories, colonies, and other countries called?

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

• Yellow Journalism

• Moral Diplomacy

What policy involves remaining apart from the political affairs of other countries?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Open Door Policy

• Isolationism

• Big Stick Policy

Which doctrine, issued by President Monroe in 1823, stated that other countries couldn’t make any more colonies in North and South America?

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Monroe Doctrine

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

After which war did the US continue to acquire territories including Hawaii?

• World War I

• Civil War

• Spanish-American War

• Boxer Rebellion

Which of the following was NOT a reason for imperialism?

• Economic competition

• Political and military competition

• A belief in racial superiority

• Isolationism

What was a cause of the Spanish-American War?

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Yellow Journalism

• Open Door Policy

• Moral Diplomacy

What is journalism based upon sensationalism and exaggeration called?

• Yellow Journalism

• Moral Diplomacy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Big Stick Policy

Which territories became part of the US as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam

• Hawaii, Alaska, Philippines

• Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

• Cuba, Hawaii, Alaska

What did the Anti-Imperialist League oppose?

• Annexation of Hawaii

• Annexation of Philippines

• Open Door Policy

• Dollar Diplomacy

What did the Roosevelt Corollary state about the Western Hemisphere?

• It was open to colonization by Europe

• It was closed to colonization by Europe

• It was open to trade with China

• It was open to military intervention