Imperialism STAAR Quiz

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Preslee Moy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event led to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States?
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
The construction of the Panama Canal
The Spanish-American War
The overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani
Answer explanation
The annexation of Hawaii was significantly influenced by the Spanish-American War, as it heightened U.S. interest in expanding its territories in the Pacific, leading to the formal annexation of Hawaii in 1898.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who led the American businessmen in overthrowing the Hawaiian monarchy?
Theodore Roosevelt
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Sanford B. Dole
Henry Cabot Lodge
Answer explanation
Sanford B. Dole was a key figure in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, leading the group of American businessmen who sought to establish a republic in Hawaii.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which territories did the U.S. acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Hawaii, Guam, Cuba
Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico
Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines
Hawaii, Samoa, Midway
Answer explanation
The U.S. acquired Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Hawaii was annexed earlier, and Panama was not involved in this conflict.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary cause of the Spanish-American War?
The construction of the Panama Canal
The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine
The Open Door Policy
The annexation of Hawaii
Answer explanation
The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 was a pivotal event that fueled American public support for war against Spain, leading to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?
To build the Panama Canal
To establish U.S. protectorates in Latin America
To annex Hawaii
To ensure equal trading rights in China
Answer explanation
The Open Door Policy aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China, preventing any single power from monopolizing trade. This was crucial for U.S. interests in maintaining access to Chinese markets.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which policy was used to justify American intervention in Latin America?
The Roosevelt Corollary
The Open Door Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
The Platt Amendment
Answer explanation
The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, asserting the U.S. right to intervene in Latin America to maintain stability and prevent European intervention, justifying American actions in the region.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of the Anti-Imperialist League?
To build the Panama Canal
To promote the Open Door Policy
To oppose U.S. expansion and imperialism
To support the annexation of Hawaii
Answer explanation
The main goal of the Anti-Imperialist League was to oppose U.S. expansion and imperialism, advocating against the annexation of territories and the imperialist policies of the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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