American Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism
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Jackson Turner
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History, Social Studies
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10th - 12th Grade
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2 plays
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Hard
05:56
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What event marked the beginning of American imperial expansion?
The purchase of Alaska
The annexation of Hawaii
The Spanish-American War
The Louisiana Purchase
2.
Multiple Choice
Which theory did imperialists use to justify expansion?
Utilitarianism
Social Darwinism
Marxism
Existentialism
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Multiple Choice
What was one of the main economic motivations for American imperialists?
To establish military bases
To spread democracy
To promote cultural exchange
To secure new markets for goods
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Multiple Choice
Which book influenced the imperialists' naval strategy?
The Wealth of Nations
The Influence of Sea Power on History
The Communist Manifesto
The Art of War
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Multiple Choice
What was the significance of the gold discovery in Alaska for imperialists?
It discouraged further expansion
It was seen as a failure
It encouraged further territorial expansion
It had no impact on imperialism
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