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WorksheetsCh. 22 Test (Part 1)
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
The U.S. wanted to build the Panama Canal in order to:
Improve trade by lowering the cost of transport
Allow the Navy to move quickly between two oceans
Both
When the U.S. won the war with Spain it gained possession of:
Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam
Alaska and Hawaii
Both
Why did the U.S. send Commodore Perry to Japan?
To gain access to ports and open trade
To form an alliance against China
To overthrow the government and annex Japan
Some effects of U.S. imperialism in the 1800's would include:
Going to war with Spain
Purchase of Alaska and Hawaii
Both
When newspapers use ____________________ they exaggerate facts in order to increase sales.
Yellow Journalism
Imperialism
Open Door Policy
In a policy known as _______________ stronger countries take over weaker countries.
Rough Riders
Imperialism
Annexation
During the Spanish American War, the _______________________ helped capture San Juan Hill in Cuba.
Rough Riders
Commonwealth
Boxer Rebellion
When manufacturing became more important than farming
Manifest Destiny
Boxer Rebellion
Industrial Revolution
Type of government where people elect their own leaders
Democracy
Commonwealth
Annexation
Belief that the U.S. should spread from coast to coast
Manifest Destiny
Industrial Revolution
Democracy
Annexation
A self-governing territory such as Puerto Rico
Commonwealth
Manifest Destiny
Annexation
Democracy
What the U.S. did to Hawaii in 1898
Annex
Commonwealth
Manifest Destiny
The U.S. purchased Alaska in 1867 from Canada for 7.2 million dollars
True
False
The Cuban rebellion against Spain interfered with American business and trade in Cuba
True
False
The Boxer Rebellion occurred when China tried to expel Japan
True
False
Spain was responsible for the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana, Cuba
True
False
