USH CR 4.3 U.S. Imperialism in Pacific MSA

What is 'Manifest Destiny'?

• A belief in U.S. expansion from coast to coast

• A type of government

• A historical treaty

• A military strategy

Which territory was purchased by the U.S. from Russia in 1867?

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

Which of the following is NOT a U.S. territory acquired between 1857 and 1904?

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Midway Is.

• Australia

What does the term 'sphere of influence' refer to?

• A region where a country has exclusive rights

• A type of government

• A military base

• A trade agreement

Which island was acquired by the U.S. in 1899?

• Guam

• Palmyra

• Midway

• Puerto Rico

Fill in the blank: The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia back in '________'.

• 1857

• 1867

• 1898

• 1904

Which territories have their own governments and tax systems?

• American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico

• Baker Island, Howland Island

• Jarvis Island, Johnston Island

• Midway Islands, Palmyra Atoll

Who led the Filipino nationalists in their claim for independence after the Spanish-American War?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

• Manuel Quezon

What was the U.S. promise to the Philippine people after defeating the Filipino nationalists?

• Prepare them for self-rule

• Immediate independence

• Economic aid

• Military protection

The McKinley Tariff Act affected Hawaii by ________.

• Increasing sugar profits

• Eliminating tariffs on sugar

• Reducing sugar production

• Encouraging sugar imports