What happens to the USS Maine?

It exploded and sank in Havana Harbor, Cuba.

It was attacked by pirates and sunk in the Caribbean Sea.

It was decommissioned and turned into a museum.

It was sold to a foreign navy and used in combat.

Describe Yellow Journalism.

A type of journalism that presents news in a sensationalized and exaggerated manner.

A type of journalism that presents news in a factual and accurate manner.

A type of journalism that presents news in a balanced and neutral manner.

A type of journalism that presents news in a biased and objective manner.

Select the causes of the Spanish-American War. Choose ALL that apply.

Public Opinion of Americans wanting to go to war.

Smith Unit 6 Quick Check #1 (Imperialism)

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30 sec • 1 pt

Define imperialism.

A policy or ideology where a country extends its power and influence through colonization, military force, or economic dominance over other territories or nations.

A policy or ideology where a country seeks to establish a global government and eliminate national boundaries.

A policy or ideology where a country focuses on internal development and avoids interactions with other nations.

A policy or ideology where a country promotes peace and cooperation among nations.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors fueled American imperialism? (Choose ALL that apply)

Desire for a strong military (specifically Navy) (Military reasons)

Need for new markets (Economic reasons)

Spread democracy (Political Reasons)

End global poverty

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Seward purchase Alaska? Choose Three

Resources (gold and oil) and economic growth

To gain access to new spices

To expand the United States' territory

To establish U.S presence in the Pacific

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Hawaii important? Select TWO.

Economically - link between US and Pacific

Militarily - great harbor for Navy

Politically - replacing the president of Hawaii with a queen with help Hawaiians achieve democracy.

None of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the US acquire Hawaii?

Annexation - overthrew the queen

Invasion - aquatic and land

Purchase - struck a deal with the queen

Negotiation - treaty with the queen

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the US interested in Cuba? Select ALL that apply.

Sugar plantations there

Fun vacation spot

Sympathy for Cuban rebels

Wanted to overthrow Castro

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ship do we send to Havana harbor in 1898?

USS Texas

USS Missouri

USS Arizona

USS Maine

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Smith Unit 6 Quick Check #1 (Imperialism)

Define imperialism.

What factors fueled American imperialism? (Choose ALL that apply)

Why did Seward purchase Alaska? Choose Three

Why was Hawaii important? Select TWO.

How did the US acquire Hawaii?

Why was the US interested in Cuba? Select ALL that apply.

What ship do we send to Havana harbor in 1898?

What happens to the USS Maine?

Describe Yellow Journalism.

Who were the TWO most famous Yellow Journalists?

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