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Chapter 20 Test

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The quest to build or create an empire is..

a)

jingoism.

b)

empirialism.

c)

yellow journalism.

d)

isolationism.

2.

Aiden, Abigail, and Maya are playing a trivia game. They get a question: 'Liliuokalani was the last monarch of...'. Can you help them answer?

a)

China.

b)

Hawaii.

c)

Cuba.

d)

the Philippines.

3.

Commodore Matthew Perry travelled to and "opened" up what country to American trade?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

Hawaii

d)

Cuba

4.

Imagine Liam, William, and Mason are leaders of different countries. Which of the following would NOT be a typical reason for their countries, like the US, to try to build an empire?

a)

Gain power & prestige

b)

To spread democracy & their country's religion

c)

To waste their country's money

d)

To find new resources for their country to use.

5.

Imagine Aiden, Michael, and Emma are time-traveling explorers. They land in Hawaii and discover it's already bustling with trade. Can you guess which European country found and opened up Hawaii to trade before they did?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Germany

d)

Spain

6.

Avery, Emma, and Scarlett are planning a trip to Hawaii. They learned that Hawaii has very fertile soil for farming. Can you guess what makes the soil of Hawaii so fertile?

a)

The constant sunshine

b)

The lava in the soil

c)

Saltwater from the ocean

d)

Porcupines

7.

What resource was the most popular among American businessmen that invested in Hawaii?

a)

Tobacco

b)

Sugar

c)

Bananas

d)

Oranges

8.

This is a map of...

a)

the Philippines

b)

Japan

c)

Cuba

d)

Hawaii

9.

What US state is closest to Cuba?

a)

Alabama

b)

Georgia

c)

Hawaii

d)

Florida

10.

Half of the Hawaiian population died after wars with the English and Americas within 40 years of being colonized.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What branch of the military was sent to Hawaii in 1893 to stop a revolution?

a)

Army

b)

Air Force

c)

Space Force

d)

Marines

12.

When a country refuses to be involved with other countries and trade and deal with them they are...

a)

jingoes.

b)

isolationists.

c)

rebels.

d)

rude.

13.

In which country did the Boxer Rebellion happen?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

France

d)

Cuba

14.

What was the nickname of the "Fists of Righteous Harmony?"

a)

Fighters

b)

Jingoes

c)

Boxers

d)

Swimmers

15.

Who did the Boxers target in the Boxer Rebellion in 1900?

a)

Chinese citizens

b)

Japanese citizens

c)

Christians and all non-Chinese people

d)

Scientists

16.

What country instituted the "Open Door Policy" in China?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

England

d)

United States

17.

The Chinese welcomed and were happy with American interference and involvement in their activities and trade in the late 1890s.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Teddy Roosevelt claimed that in order for us to show our strength we had to carry around a...

a)

"rock"

b)

"big stick"

c)

"brick"

d)

"bomb"

19.

To what nation did Teddy Roosevelt send our "Great White Fleet" to tour and show off to show them our naval strength?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Cuba

d)

Puerto Rico

20.

What country tried to emulate the American way of life and sent thousands of their students to American schools to learn?

a)

Japan

b)

Cuba

c)

China

d)

Hawaii

21.

Where was the Spanish-American War NOT fought?

a)

Cuba

b)

Spain

c)

The Philippines

22.

What country originally colonized Cuba and Puerto Rico?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

United States

d)

Spain

23.

What group of people did the Spanish place in concentration camps to punish them for trying to revolt in Cuba?

a)

Teachers

b)

Doctors

c)

Farmers

d)

Students

24.

Avery, Mia, and Kai are playing a trivia game about US history. They stumbled upon a question: 'Which US naval vessel blew up near Havana, Cuba in 1898?' Can you help them answer?

a)

Dolphin

b)

Maine

c)

Virginia

d)

York

25.

Imagine Jackson and Zoe are having a debate. Jackson says, 'Jingoism is...'

a)

Benjamin interrupts and says, 'It's an extreme hatred for your country.'

b)

Benjamin interrupts and says, 'It's an extreme love for your country.'

26.

The American people loved the idea of fighting a war with Spain to help the Cubans.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Who was President during the Spanish-American War in 1898?

a)

Teddy Roosevelt

b)

William McKinley

c)

William Howard Taft

d)

Woodrow Wilson

28.

What was the name of the cavalry unit that Teddy Roosevelt created during the Spanish-American War?

a)

Tough Guys

b)

Rough Riders

c)

Dirty Dozen

d)

Mean Green

29.

What territory did the US NOT take over after we won the Spanish-American War?

a)

Puerto Rico

b)

Hawaii

c)

the Philippines

d)

Guam

30.

Teddy Roosevelt led a famous charge uphill at the Battle of San Juan Hill in which territory?

a)

Hawaii

b)

the Philippines

c)

Cuba

d)

Puerto Rico

31.

Spain won the Spanish-American War.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which territory did we free and give independence right after the Spanish-American War?

a)

Cuba

b)

Guam

c)

Puerto Rico

d)

Panama

33.

What insect was the cause of the spread of malaria and Yellow Fever?

a)

Ants

b)

Mosquitoes

c)

Bed bugs

d)

Lice

34.

What country tried to build the Panama Canal first but failed?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

United States

d)

Germany

35.

Who owned and controlled Panama and refused to allow the Americans to dig a canal there in 1901?

a)

Panama

b)

Nicaraugua

c)

Colombia

d)

Spain

36.

How many days did it take the Panamanians to overthrow the Colombian government in 1903?

a)

1 day

b)

2 days

c)

30 days

d)

300 days

37.

How many years did it take the US to dig the Panama Canal?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

8

d)

10

38.

What President started the digging of the Panama Canal?

a)

Woodrow Wilson

b)

Teddy Roosevelt

c)

William McKinley

d)

Donald Trump

39.

Who said that America should "speak softly but carry a big stick?"

a)

Teddy Roosevelt

b)

William Howard Taft

c)

Woodrow Wilson

d)

William McKinley

40.

What 2 bodies of water did the Panama Canal connect?

a)

Pacific Ocean & Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean & Caribbean Sea

c)

Caribbean Sea & Indian Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean

41.

Which President was the first to bring order and peace to Mexico despite the fact he was corrupt?

a)

Porfirio Diaz

b)

Pancho Villa

c)

Francisco Madera

d)

Victoriano Huerta

42.

Which Mexican President was arrested and murdered by anti-government rebels?

a)

Victoriano Huerta

b)

Francisco Madera

c)

Porfirio Diaz

d)

Emilano Zapata

43.

Pancho Villa angrily led a terrorist attack on a small town in what state?

a)

Arizona

b)

Texas

c)

New Mexico

d)

California

44.

Why did Pancho Villa lead a raid on the United States in 1916?

a)

We assassinated the Mexican President

b)

We helped put in place a government he did not like

c)

We tried to arrest him

d)

We denied him the ability to move to the US

45.

What country tried to ship guns to Mexico which led us to occupy some Mexican territory and reject the boats?

a)

England

b)

Spain

c)

Germany

d)

Japan

46.

Was Pancho Villa arrested and punished for his attack on New Mexico?

a)

Yes

b)

No

47.

What foreign country invested the most money into the Mexican economy during Porfirio Diaz's presidency?

a)

Spain

b)

Japan

c)

Germany

d)

United States

48.

Isla, Ethan, and Anika are playing a game of 'Who owns what?' and they stumbled upon a question. They want to know who owns and operates the Panama Canal today. Can you help them?

a)

United States

b)

Germany

c)

Colombia

d)

Panama

49.

The Bayonet Constitution was signed in which country?

a)

Hawaii

b)

the Philippines

c)

Cuba

d)

Panama

50.

Which of the following is still an American territory?

a)

the Philippines

b)

Puerto Rico

c)

Cuba

d)

Panama

51.

What was the main reason for the United States' interest in Cuba during the Spanish-American War?

a)

Strategic military location

b)

Abundance of natural resources

c)

Desire to spread democracy

d)

Interest in Cuban culture

52.

What was the primary crop that American businessmen were interested in when investing in Puerto Rico?

a)

Coffee

b)

Sugar

c)

Tobacco

d)

Cotton

53.

What was the main reason for the United States to intervene in the Cuban War of Independence?

a)

To protect American business interests in Cuba

b)

To help Spain maintain control over Cuba

c)

To prevent the spread of communism

d)

To establish a military base in Cuba

54.

What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War?

a)

Disputes over trade tariffs

b)

Spanish mistreatment of Cubans

c)

Spanish invasion of the United States

d)

Disagreements over diplomatic relations

55.

Which territory did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

a)

Puerto Rico

b)

Mexico

c)

Canada

d)

Brazil

56.

Who was the U.S. President during the Spanish-American War?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

George Washington

c)

William McKinley

d)

Thomas Jefferson

57.

What was the main reason for the construction of the Panama Canal?

a)

To facilitate trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

b)

To create a tourist attraction

c)

To establish a military base

d)

To find a new source of fresh water

58.

Which disease posed a significant threat to the workers during the construction of the Panama Canal?

a)

Smallpox

b)

Malaria

c)

Tuberculosis

d)

Cholera

59.

Imagine, Olivia and Noah are discussing about the Panama Canal. Olivia says, 'The Panama Canal was initially controlled by France.' Is Olivia correct?

a)

Yes

b)

No

60.

Imagine Noah, Olivia, and Sophia are studying the history of the Panama Canal. They learned that the United States transferred control of the Canal to another country. Can you guess which country it was?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Panama

d)

England

61.

What was the primary crop that American businessmen were interested in when investing in Hawaii?

a)

Coffee

b)

Sugar

c)

Cotton

d)

Wheat

62.
Mexico was a former colony of...
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
United States
d)
Portugal
63.
What foreign country invested the most money in developing the Mexican economy in the late 1800s?
a)
United States
b)
Canada
c)
Colombia
d)
Spain
64.
How many terms was Porfirio Diaz elected to as President of Mexico?
a)
4
b)
6
c)
8
d)
10
65.
What group of people did Emiliano Zapata fight for in the Mexican Revolution starting in 1911?
a)
The military
b)
American businessmen
c)
Mexican Indians
d)
Mexican businessmen
66.
Who won the 1st election after Diaz leaves Mexico but is soon murdered?
a)
Emiliano Zapata
b)
Victoriano Huerta
c)
Francisco Madera
67.

What military general becomes President after the murder of Francisco Madera?

a)
Pancho Villa
b)
Victoriano Huerta
68.

Did the US support Victoriano Huerta's government?

a)
Yes
b)
No
69.
After the Spanish-American War we granted Cuba the status of being a ________________ of the United States.
a)
state
b)
territory
c)
protectorate
70.
Which diseases did Walter Reed and William Gorgas work to eliminate?
a)
Yellow fever & malaria
b)
The flu & chicken pox
c)
Polio & shingles
71.
While Cuba had independence and could create their own laws and government the US retained the right to intervene when we wanted and used Cuban land to make naval bases.
a)
True
b)
False
72.
Which US military branch was sent by Teddy Roosevelt to help in the Panamanian Revolution?
a)
Army
b)
Navy
c)
Marines
73.
What President instituted the idea of "Dollar Diplomacy" and an attempt to replace bullets with money?
a)
Taft
b)
Roosevelt
c)
Wilson
74.
What caused 200,000 Cuban farmers to die in Cuba in 1896?
a)
Disease
b)
A war
c)
They're put in concentration camps
d)
A hurricane
75.
What is JINGOISM?
a)
Extreme hatred for another country.
b)
Extreme love for your own country.
76.
Did President William McKinley originally support war with Spain?
a)
Yes
b)
No
77.
What's the name of the US ship that blows up docked in Cuba?
a)
USS Tennessee
b)
USS Maine
c)
USS Vermont
d)
USS York
78.
Did the Spanish blow up the USS Maine?
a)
Yes
b)
No
79.
In what year did Congress declare war on Spain?
a)
1896
b)
1897
c)
1898
d)
1899
80.
What job did Teddy Roosevelt have when he quit it to join the US Army and fight in the Spanish-American War?
a)
Vice President
b)
Assistant Secretary of War
c)
President
d)
Governor of New York
81.
In May 1898, the US navy quick fights and destroys the Spanish navy in what Asian colony they controlled?
a)
Philippines
b)
Vietnam
c)
China
d)
Australia
82.
How long did the Spanish-American War really last?
a)
1 week
b)
2 weeks
c)
2 months
d)
5 years
83.
Who did we send to the Philippines to run their new government until they were granted their independence?
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
William Howard Taft
c)
Teddy Roosevelt
84.
Most Americans hated the idea of us owning and controlling the Philippines.
a)
True
b)
False
85.
Imperialism is the quest to build a...
a)
bridge.
b)
large city.
c)
empire.
d)
military.
86.
Which of the following was NOT a reason to take control of foreign territories?
a)
Gain power.
b)
Gain prestige.
c)
Waste money.
d)
Gain resources and wealth.
87.
What country "opened" up Hawaii in 1778?
a)
France
b)
United States
c)
England
d)
China
88.
What type of farms were incredibly popular in Hawaii and were being bought by Americans?
a)
Tobacco farms
b)
Sugar farms
c)
Pineapple farms
d)
Cotton farms
89.
Why did 1/2 of the Hawaiian population die within 40 years of the first Europeans visiting?
a)
There was in increase in murders.
b)
Constant warfre.
c)
Disease
90.
The Hawaiian king willingly signed a Constitution that gave all real power in Hawaii to American farmers.
a)
True
b)
False
91.
Which of the following was NOT a country controlled a "sphere of influence" in 1895 in China?
a)
United States
b)
Japan
c)
England
d)
France
e)
Russia
92.
Who became targets in the Boxer Rebellion?
a)
Foreigners & Christians
b)
Women
c)
Chinese men
93.
What was the result of the Boxer Rebellion?
a)
The United States declared war.
b)
England would invade and conquer China.
c)
China would pay a penalty and would be allowed to create their own country.
94.
Japan did not want to open their doors to the United States when Commodore Perry showed up in 1854.
a)
True
b)
False
95.
What was NOT true of Japan after we opened up a relationship with them?
a)
They sent thousands of students to American schools.
b)
They tried to copy the American army and navy.
c)
They did everything they could to keep us out of their country.
96.
What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt’s cavalry unit during the Spanish-American War?
a)
Buff Riders
b)
Rough Riders
c)
Tough Riders
97.
Which President was in office during the Spanish-American War?
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
Teddy Roosevelt
c)
William McKinley
98.
Which of the following islands/colonies did the United States NOT gain from Spain after the Spanish-American War?
a)
Philippines
b)
Cuba
c)
Jamaica
99.
What was the purpose of building the Panama Canal from 1904-1914?
a)
Make shipping goods from Pacific to the Atlantic quicker
b)
Make shipping goods from Pacific to the Atlantic harder
c)
Make shipping goods from Pacific to the Atlantic more expensive
100.
Which American foreign policy offered cheap loans and financial aid to poor Latin American countries in need?
a)
Roosevelt Corollary
b)
Dollar Diplomacy
c)
Monroe Doctrine
101.
What Mexican rebel was responsible for raiding and killing 17 Americans in New Mexico?
a)
Victoriano Huerta
b)
Emiliano Zapata
c)
Pancho Villa
102.
Who was the 8-time elected President/Dictator of Mexico that helped to strengthen Mexico but was eventually overthrown in the Mexican Revolution in 1911?
a)
Francisco Madera
b)
Porfirio Diaz
c)
Emiliano Zapata
103.
Which of the following was a rebel that helped to get rid of Porfirio Diaz and became President? However, he would very quickly be arrested and murdered by rebels himself?
a)
Francisco Madera
b)
Pancho Villa
c)
Porfirio Diaz
104.
What President gave John Pershing the job of finding Pancho Villa “dead or alive?”
a)
William Howard Taft
b)
Teddy Roosevelt
c)
Woodrow Wilson
105.
Which of the following is not associated with the Spanish-American War in any way?
a)
USS Maine
b)
Rough Riders
c)
Panama Canal
106.
What was the cause of the Boxer Rebellion in 1900?
a)
Chinese dislike of foreigners
b)
American dislike of foreigners
c)
Mexican desire for independence
107.
In 1898, William McKinley would annex (take ownership) of what set of islands for the United States? They would eventually become a US state?
a)
Philippines
b)
Puerto Rico
c)
Hawaii
108.
What group of people did Emiliano Zapata lead during the Mexican Revolution?
a)
Mexican Indians
b)
Spanish-born
c)
American citizens
109.
Which ship was destroyed in Havana, Cuba and was used as a reason why the US should declare war against Spain?
a)
USS Dolphin
b)
USS Nashville
c)
USS Maine
110.
By what nickname did the Fists of Righteous Harmony go by?
a)
Boxers
b)
Rough Riders
c)
Jingoes
111.
Where was the Spanish-American War NOT fought?
a)
United States
b)
Cuba
c)
Philippines
112.
In what ocean would you find the Philippine islands?
a)
Atlantic
b)
Pacific
c)
Indian
113.
What country did we have an Open Door Policy with, meaning that anyone could trade or sell with them?
a)
Cuba
b)
Spain
c)
China
114.
Who is this man?
a)
Pancho Villa
b)
Teddy Roosevelt
c)
Woodrow Wilson
115.
Which of the following countries did Teddy Roosevelt fear was becoming too strong too quickly and thought they might become a danger to the US? In response to this fear, he sent the “Great White Fleet” consisting of US warships to go on a world tour that stopped at this country to show them our might.
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
Spain
116.
US Marines occupied Veracruz, Mexico to keep German ships with guns from delivering their supplies to the Mexicans.
a)
True
b)
False
117.
Pancho Villa was arrested and executed by General John Pershing after his attack on Columbus, New Mexico.
a)
True
b)
False
118.
White American workers struggled with working on the Panama Canal partially due to the danger of Yellow Fever and Malaria.
a)
True
b)
False
119.
Teddy Roosevelt helped to push the Panamanians into revolting against Colombia in 1903.
a)
True
b)
False
120.
The Boxer Rebellion was led by American businessmen in Hawaii to try to take over the government.
a)
True
b)
False
121.
The American people strongly supported the idea of going to war with Spain after the explosion of the USS Maine.
a)
True
b)
False
122.
America pushed through the Open Door Policy in China out of anger that we had no "sphere of influence" like countries such as England, Germany, and Russia.
a)
True
b)
False
123.
The building of the Panama Canal was originally attempted by a company from Germany.
a)
True
b)
False
124.
We granted Puerto Rico total independence after the Spanish-American War and they are now their own free country.
a)
True
b)
False
125.
The Japanese very much loved the American way of life that they copied us in every way imaginable and even sent thousands of students to America to learn in our schools.
a)
True
b)
False

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