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KIPP Unit 3- 8th grade

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is nationalism?

a)

The birth and growth of business that make and distribute products through the use of machine.

b)

The desire of a government or group of people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it to promote interest

c)

A policy by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world.

d)

A feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries.

2.

What is imperialism?

a)

A policy by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world.

b)

A feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries.

c)

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers

d)

The desire of a government or group of people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it to promote interest

3.

What is militarism?

a)

The act of taking over and adding something subordinate to a whole.

b)

The desire of a government or group of people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it to promote interest

c)

Maintaining relationships with other countries.

d)

A feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries.

4.

What is industrialization?

a)

The birth and growth of business that make and distribute products through the use of machine.

b)

The desire of a government or group of people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it to promote interest

c)

A feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries.

d)

Maintaining relationships with other countries.

5.

What is yellow journalism?

a)

The act of taking over and adding something subordinate to a whole.

b)

The birth and growth of business that make and distribute products through the use of machine.

c)

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers

d)

Maintaining relationships with other countries.

6.

When did the 2nd industrialization begin?

a)

1850

b)

1920

c)

1914

d)

1880

7.

When did WWI begin?

a)

1890

b)

1900

c)

1914

d)

1918

8.

Prior to WWI, the United States

a)

Wanted to help the Allies

b)

Wanted to help the Central Powers

c)

Wanted to remain neutral?

9.

What did the US enter WWI?

a)

Unrestricted submarine warfare

b)

They wanted the Panama Canal

c)

All of Europe was being a bully

d)

Cuba was being sent to reconcentration camps

10.

The German U-boat sank what ship?

a)

USS Maine

b)

Queen Elizabeth

c)

Lusitania

d)

US of A

11.

As economic opportunities became more available North, what shift happened in the population?

a)

People moved to Europe

b)

People moved South

c)

People moved to rural areas

d)

People moved North

12.

What role did imperialism have in World War I?

a)

Created conflict between nations over colonies.

b)

Citizens felt a lot of pride in their country.

c)

Nations were jealous of the US

13.

What was the immediate cause of WWI?

a)

Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

b)

Sinking of the Lusitania

c)

Cuba revoting against Spain

d)

Use of unrestricted submarine warfare

14.

What constitutional amendment allowed women the right to vote?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

18th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

20th Amendment

15.
What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?
a)
Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
b)
Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism
c)
Spain wanted to turn Cuba into a sugar can colony
d)
Cuba wanted independence from Spain 
16.
Which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence? 
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Guam
c)
Philippines
d)
Cuba
17.
 What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?
a)
U S Maine
b)
USS Maine
c)
USS Maybe
d)
US Maritime 
18.
Yellow Journalism is....
a)
The Loudoun Sun Times
b)
Exaggerated News Reports
c)
Yellow Paper Reports
d)
Nonfiction News Reports
19.
What was a result of Yellow Journalism?
a)
Economic growth for the readers
b)
Public opinion for the war increased
c)
Public outcry against the war increased.
d)
US won the Spanish American War
20.
The United States acquired the territory shaded in green during the Spanish-American War.  The name of that territory is
a)
Cuba
b)
Japan
c)
Philippines
d)
Spain
21.
The United States defeated which former mighty empire in the Spanish American War?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Russia
22.
What crop and business did the United States want to protect in Cuba?
a)
Salt
b)
Cinnamon
c)
Corn
d)
Sugar
23.
How did the United States increase its access to the Pacific Ocean?
a)
They established new colonies
b)
They gained new islands
c)
They built a canal
d)
They defeated large enemies
24.
At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? 
a)
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
b)
Spain, Cuba, Guam
c)
Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
d)
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
25.
The construction of the Panama Canal led to which of the following outcomes?
a)
It increased U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America.
b)
It led to the democratization of South America.
c)
It reduced trade relations between the US and Central America.
d)
It helped European countires to colonize much of South America.
26.
Why was the construction of the Panama Canal important to the United States?
a)
It helped the U.S. to spread democracy
b)
It improved trade relationships 
c)
It allowed for more immigration
d)
It protected the U.S.
27.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the United States' involvement in the Spanish American War? 
a)
To establish dominance over the Western Hemisphere
b)
To prevent the spread of Communism.
c)
To protect the U.S. business interests in the Caribbean.
28.

What is foreign policy?

a)

Plans for dealing with issues at home

b)

Plans for dealing with other countries

29.

Why did Monroe create a doctrine?

a)

Monroe wanted to invite European countries to help with countries around the US who had recently declared independence

b)

Make sure that the US could trade with European countries

c)

Keep European countries like Great Britain and Prussia out of countries who recently declared their independence

30.

"Speak softly and carry a big ________"

-President Roosevelt

a)

Stick

b)

Hammer

c)

Spoon

31.

Countries form an alliance by signing a ______.

a)

treaty

b)

lease

c)

loan

32.
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
33.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
34.

Political, economic, and cultural control of one country by another country or region is called....

a)

Imperialism

b)

Partition

c)

Sphere of Influence

d)

Muslim League

35.

The Scramble for Africa was the 30-year period where

a)

Africa was conquered by Europeans

b)

Africa gained its independence

c)

Africans successfully improved their economies

d)

Africa ran out of eggs

36.
What valuable resources did African have that European powers wanted? 
a)
Gold 
b)
Copper 
c)
Diamonds 
d)
All of the above

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