Topic 12, Lesson 1 Quiz: Expansion in the Pacific

In the early 1800's, __________ began arriving in Hawaii.

• Americans
• Hawaiians

• Japanese

In the mid-1800's Americans controlled _________ _______ in Hawaii.

• sugar plantations

• paper mills

• clothing factories

In 1887, what did American planters force on Hawaii?

• a new king

• a new religion

• a new constitution

In 1891, what did the queen of Hawaii reject?

• the new king

• the new religion

• the new constitution

In 1893, who did the Americans overthrow in Hawaii?

• the king

• the queen

• the government

In 1898, the United States _________ Hawaii.

• abandoned

• invaded

• annexed

What was Japan's policy toward foreign countries in the 1600s?

• They welcomed all foreign traders
• They only traded with China
• They cut off all contact with outsiders

How did Commodore Perry convince Japan to trade with the United States?

• Through peaceful negotiations
• By showing military strength with warships
• Through economic incentives

Why did Secretary of State Seward want to purchase Alaska?

• As a stepping-stone for Asian trade
• To prevent Russian expansion
• For its gold deposits

Why was Alaska initially called "Seward's Folly"?

• It was too expensive
• Many thought it was a useless frozen wasteland
• It had no natural resources