Quiz on U.S. History and Expansion

What was one of the main reasons for American expansion?

• To establish new trade routes

• To compete with European colonization

• To promote cultural exchange

• To develop new technologies

What did Americans fear would happen if they did not expand?

• They would lose cultural identity

• They would miss out on colonization opportunities

• They would face economic decline

• They would become technologically obsolete

Which island was acquired by the United States in the same year as the Philippines?

• Guam

• Midway Island

• Wake Island

• American Samoa

What was the main concern of Secretary of State John Hay regarding China?

• Military invasion

• Loss of trade

• Cultural exchange

• Diplomatic relations

Which region did the U.S. look to acquire during its expansion?

• Europe

• Asia

• The Caribbean

• Africa

What event marked the start of U.S. imperialism?

• World War I

• The Civil War

• The Spanish-American War of 1898

• The Revolutionary War

What debate arose during the U.S. expansion?

• Should we be reducing taxes?

• Should we be expanding?

• Should we be increasing trade?

• Should we be forming alliances?

Which term describes a country's decision to remain apart from the political affairs of other countries?

• Interventionism

• Isolationism

• Expansionism

• Imperialism

What did the Monroe Doctrine aim to prevent in the Western Hemisphere?

• European colonization

• American expansion

• Asian trade

• African migration

What was the Monroe Doctrine's impact on U.S. foreign policy?

• It established a policy of opposing European colonization

• It encouraged European alliances

• It promoted European trade

• It supported European military presence