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WorksheetsImperialism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
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Class
Date
1.
Yellow Journalists were:
a)
writers who exposed period problems in hopes of achieving reform
b)
writers who wrote in yellow to bring attention to Spanish abuses
c)
newspaper reporters and illustrators who exaggerated stories in order to sell newspapers and fuel a war with Spain
d)
writers who opposed American imperialism and aimed to keep America neutral
2.
What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foregin affairs during this time?
a)
responsibility
b)
slavery
c)
to help people
d)
money/economic
3.
What was Roosevelt's policy called?
a)
dollar diplomacy
b)
Speak softly, carry a big stick policy
c)
sphere of influence
d)
Pan-Americanism
4.
Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War?
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Cuba
c)
Philippines
d)
Guam
5.
The United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country:
a)
Cuba
b)
Puerto Rico
c)
Hawaii
d)
Congo
6.
Which of the following is not a cause of the Spanish- American war?
a)
Yellow Journalism
b)
American economic interests in Cuba
c)
The explosion of the U.S.S Maine
d)
American support of the Spanish
7.
Imperialism is __________.
a)
when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
b)
when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
c)
when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
d)
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
8.
What ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the United States?
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
Foraker Act
c)
Anglo-Saxonism
d)
Platt Amendment
9.
Why did Americans in Hawaii want to be annexed by the United States?
a)
Queen Liluokalani was persecuting American sugar growers.
b)
Annexation had trade advantages for the American sugar growers in Hawaii.
c)
Laws forced Americans to return land to the Hawaiian government.
d)
All are true.
10.
Responsible for organizing a volunteer cavalry unit, he became a national hero at the Battle of San Juan Hill and quickly became president.
a)
Leonard Wood
b)
Teddy Roosevelt
c)
Pancho Villa
d)
John Pershing
11.
Which of the following definitions best defines imperialism?
a)
Imperialism is the establishing of colonies in foreign lands to economically benefit the “mother” country.
b)
Imperialism is the taking over of western lands due to feelings of nationalism and racism.
c)
Imperialism is a feeling of great loyalty and love for one’s country.
d)
Imperialism is the passage of laws designed to protect the rights of citizens of the “mother” country while they transact business in foreign colonies.
12.
Reporters who published sensationalized stories about Spanish atrocities were called
a)
Muckrakers
b)
Mugwumps
c)
Yellow Journalists
d)
Conquistadors
13.
What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?
a)
USS Michigan
b)
USS Maine
c)
USS Missouri
d)
USS Maritime
14.
The purchase of Alaska was inexpensive compared to the amount of land acquired. It also
a)
Was first considered great, then considered a huge mistake
b)
Was purchased from Canada
c)
Was first considered Seward's Icebox, then resulted in many natural resources
d)
Was a great producer of sugar
15.
"Yellow journalists" often printed fictional headlines to
a)
Report lies
b)
Sell more papers
c)
Betray the American readers
d)
Start an anarchist uprising
16.
Cornerstone of American foreign policy that told European powers to stay out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
Adams Doctrine
c)
Truman Doctrine
d)
Monroe Doctrine
17.
How did William Seward promote American expansion?
a)
He convinced government officials that the U.S. needed an empire in Asia.
b)
He arranged the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
c)
He convinced the government that the U.S. needed to expand its naval fleet.
d)
He led the planters that overthrew the Hawaiian government.
18.
Which of the following American Presidents was a firm supporter of Imperialism?
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
Teddy Roosevelt
c)
William Howard Taft
d)
Grover Cleveland
19.
Which type of Bird is most related to "Peace"?
a)
Cardinal
b)
Pigeon
c)
Dove
d)
Buzzard
20.
Which place was NOT acquired through American Imperialism:
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Hawaii
c)
Australia
d)
Texas
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