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Topic 13: Expansion and War - Lessons 2-5 Quiz

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8th Grade

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Topic 13: Expansion and War - Lessons 2-5 Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In the 19th century, the U.S. followed a policy of ____________, avoiding entanglements in international conflicts.

Colonialism

Isolationism

Socialism

Capitalism

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Why did the United States seek to expand its global presence in the late 1800s? Choose the TWO correct reasons.

to avoid entanglement in foreign conflicts

to form international coalitions

to find new markets for American goods

to acquire strategic naval locations

to decrease its role in global affairs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What strategic advantage did the United States gain by acquiring the Hawaiian, Midway, and American Samoa Islands?

It discovered large oil reserves on the islands.

It established key naval bases in the Pacific region.

It gained access to rich fishing grounds.

It increased its agricultural output with new farmlands.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

In what way did the U.S. approach to initiating trade with Japan differ from its strategy with China?

The U.S. was the first to establish trade relations with Japan before any European power.

The U.S. faced competition from other nations in its efforts to open trade with Japan.

The U.S. successfully negotiated a peace treaty with Japan on its initial attempt to establish trade.

The U.S. became involved in a military conflict in Japan while trying to initiate trade.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What was a significant factor leading to the start of the Philippine-American War?

The Filipino resistance to American colonization after the Spanish-American War.

The implementation of new trade policies by the U.S.

A natural disaster that devastated the region.

The signing of a peace treaty between Spain and the Philippines.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following correctly describes the U.S. experience of fighting in the Spanish-American War?

The U.S. military won a quick victory.
U.S. soldiers were unprepared to fight.
U.S. soldiers faced harsh living conditions.
All of the options.

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Which territories did the United States acquire following the conclusion of the Spanish-American War? Select the THREE correct answers.

Guam

Puerto Rico

the Philippines

Alaska

Hawaii

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