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U.S. Expansion & Imperialism

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal?
a)
to reduce travel time
b)
to speed up trade
c)
to protect from invaders
d)
for fishing
2.
What is the Panama Canal?
a)
a northwest passage through Canada
b)
a waterway through northern Egypt
c)
A waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Panama
d)
A river that runs through Panama
3.
What term describes building an empire by conquering other nations?
a)
Isolationism
b)
Repubicanism
c)
Militarism
d)
Imperialism
4.
Which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence? 
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Guam
c)
Philippines
d)
Cuba
5.
List the events in chronological order
1 Rough Riders fight in Cuba
2. Guam and Puerto Rico become part of the US 
3.   Sinking of the USS Maine 
4.  Liberation of Cuba
a)
1,2,3,4,
b)
4,1,2,3,
c)
1,3,4,2
d)
3,1,4,2
6.
If you are opposed  to the gaining of colonies by the U.S. you are called 
a)
Isolationism 
b)
Anti-Imperialism 
c)
Imperialism 
d)
Nationalism 
7.
What was the role of Liliuokalani during the annexation of Hawaii?
a)
Liliuokalani was the last queen of Hawaii who tried to desperately resist US control of the Hawaiian Islands.
b)
Liliuokalani was the last queen of Hawaii who tried to sell the islands for a large profit. 
c)
Liliuokalani was the last queen of Hawaii who tried to create a treaty between the US and Hawaii. 
8.
Describe the role of Dole during the annexation of Hawaii.  
a)
Dole was the ancestor of Liliuokalani and was heir to the throne. 
b)
Dole was the Senator of Hawaii at the time of annexation. 
c)
Dole was the President of the Provisional Government of Hawaii who refused to return Liliuokalani's power to her.  
9.
Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 
a)
The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan
b)
After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars
c)
U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.
d)
U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898
10.

He helped overthrow Hawaii’s monarchy and was its first governor.

a)

William McKinley

b)

Teddy Roosevelt

c)

William Howard Taft

d)

Sanford B Dole

11.
What US President was most influential in starting the Panama Canal?
a)
FDR
b)
JFK
c)
Teddy Roosevelt
d)
Taft
12.

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Indemnity

c)

White Man’s Burden

d)

Self-Strengthening

13.

A U.S. policy where all powers with spheres of influence in China would respect equal trade.

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Self-Strengthening Policy

c)

Dollar Diplomacy

d)

Extraterritoriality Policy

14.

The use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence.

a)

Dollar Diplomacy

b)

Indemnity

c)

Imperialism

d)

Protectorate

15.
President Taft’s foreign policy toward Latin America advocating investment
a)
Monroe Doctrine
b)
Roosevelt Corollary
c)
Domino Theory
d)
Dollar Diplomacy
16.
gave equal trading rights to all countries in China
a)
Big Stick Diplomacy
b)
Open Door Policy
c)
Roosevelt Corollary
d)
Imperialism
17.

It was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, stating the United States had the right to protect its economic interests in South and Central America by using military force.

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Moral Diplomacy

18.

Policy held by Teddy Roosevelt in foreign affairs; Use military force only when necessary; a way to intimidate countries without actually harming them.

a)

Dollar Diplomacy

b)

Big Stick Diplomacy

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

Open Door Policy

19.

Which of these people encouraged the U.S. to strenghten its Navy power to become a world power?

a)

W.E.B Dubois

b)

Henry Cabot Lodge

c)

Sanford Dole

d)

Alfred Thayer Mahan

20.

Which of these was a senator and supported American expansionism and the Panama Canal?

a)

Henry Cabot Lodge

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

Sonia Sotomayer

d)

Sanford Dole

21.
Year of the Spanish American War
a)
1864
b)
1885
c)
1898
d)
1903
e)
1914
22.
Which of the following factors contributed to the Boxer Rebellion?
a)
Chinese nationalists' anger at foreign involvement in the county
b)
American socialism and its effects on China
c)
the breaking of the alliance between Russia & China
d)
poor treatment of foreigners by Chinese leaders
23.
What was Roosevelt's first step in gaining control of Panama for the construction of a canal?
a)
he signed a treaty with Panama declaring the US an official ally
b)
he purchased Panama for 10 million dollars
c)
he attacked Panama with warships and seized the land
d)
he had US troops help Panama fight for its independence
24.
How was dollar diplomacy different that the Roosevelt Corollary?
a)
The first wanted to protect American industry; the second promoted competition
b)
The first wanted trade with Europe; the second limited trade to the Western Hemisphere
c)
The first threw tax-payer money at problems; the second stuck to budgets
d)
The first used business to solve problems; the second used force
25.
In the late 1800s, the United States became an imperialist nation when it
a)
acquired overseas territories
b)
declared its neutrality
c)
formed military alliances
d)
reduced trade with other nations

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