WorksheetsChapter 17 Section 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The term for when stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations-economically, culturally, politically, or militarily.
a)
Imperialism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Annexation
d)
Monroe Doctrine
2.
Which of the following was NOT a factor that accounted for the burst of imperialistic activity in the late 1800s?
a)
Economic
b)
Humanitarian
c)
Environment
d)
Military
3.
This political cartoon suggests that the United States relied on the principles of _________ to block European involvement in Latin America.
a)
The Constitution
b)
The Monroe Doctrine
c)
Imperialism
d)
Annexation
4.
George Washington had advised Americans to...
a)
Expand west
b)
Steer clear of permanent alliances
c)
Take control of Pacific islands
d)
Preserve the American spirit
5.
People began to nickname Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras this because they exported fruit, which helped improve their governments and economies.
a)
Banana Republic
b)
Mango Republic
c)
Banana Democracy
d)
Mango Democracy
6.
In 1910, what was the value of the US exports?
a)
1.5 billion dollars
b)
1.9 billion dollars
c)
1.5 million dollars
d)
1.9 million dollars
7.
Which of these groups favored a new expansion policy?
a)
Workers
b)
Farmers
c)
Business Leaders
d)
All of the above
8.
What nickname did Alaska have when the US gained possession of it?
a)
Perry's Folly
b)
William's Folly
c)
Antarctica
d)
Seward's Folly
9.
"The sun never sets on the ______ Empire."
a)
American
b)
British
c)
English
d)
French
10.
Which of these people played a major role in purchasing Alaska?
a)
Seward
b)
Monroe
c)
Novak
d)
Perry
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