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WorksheetsImperialism—Sections 1-3
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
What was a key characteristic of imperialism between the 1870s and 1910s?
Strong countries formed alliances with weaker countries.
Strong countries took control of smaller, weaker countries.
Weaker countries dominated stronger countries.
Countries focused on internal development.
Which of the following was NOT a reason for imperialism?
Economic Interest
Military Interests
Nationalism
Isolationism
What was the goal of Manifest Destiny in the Pacific for the US?
To establish trade routes with Europe
To expand westward and control natural resources
To form alliances with Asian countries
To promote cultural exchange
Who was the British explorer that visited Hawaii in 1778?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
James Cook
Vasco da Gama
What did Chief Kamehameha achieve in Hawaii?
Discovered Hawaii
United the 8 major islands and became the monarch
Established trade with Europe
Introduced democracy
In what year did King Kalakaua become king?
1778
1800
1874
1900
What was King Kalakaua's attitude towards US influence?
Welcomed it
Resented it
Ignored it
Encouraged it
In 1875, Kalakaua allied himself with landowners and traded which product to the US?
Coffee
Sugar
Cotton
Tea
What was the main benefit for landowners in the 1875 agreement between Kalakaua and the US?
Free land
Tax-free trade
Military protection
Voting rights
In 1886, what did the US want in exchange for renewing the sugar treaty with Kalakaua?
Diamond mines
Pearl Harbor
Gold reserves
Military bases
What was the result of the Bayonet Constitution forced upon Kalakaua by the Hawaiian League?
Expansion of his power
Gave Pearl Harbor to the US
Increased voting rights
Strengthened the monarchy
Who ordered an investigation over the events in Hawaii during its annexation?
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Sanford Dole
Liliuokalani
In what year did the US annex Hawaii?
1893
1959
1898
1993
When did Hawaii become the 50th state of the United States?
1898
1959
1993
1900
Who refused to step down during the annexation of Hawaii?
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
Sanford Dole
Liliuokalani
What did the US do in 1993 regarding the overthrow of Liliuokalani?
Annexed Hawaii
Became the 50th state
Apologized
Conducted an investigation
In 1842, which country forced China to open 5 ports to trade?
France
Germany
Britain
Russia
What is a "sphere of influence" in the context of international relations?
A region where a country has cultural influence
A geographic area where outside nations control the economy or government
A zone where military bases are established
A place where diplomatic meetings occur
Which European nations were involved in the spheres of influence in China?
Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece
Russia, Germany, Britain, and France
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland
Austria, Hungary, Poland, and Czech Republic
What was the main idea of the Open Door Policy proposed by John Hay?
To close Chinese ports to all foreign trade
To give equal trading rights in China to everyone
To establish military bases in China
To promote Chinese cultural exports
Who attacked missionaries and Chinese Christians during the Boxer Rebellion?
Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists
Red Guard
Taiping Rebellion
Qing Dynasty
In which month and year did the siege of Beijing occur during the Boxer Rebellion?
June 1900
May 1899
July 1901
August 1902
How many troops did Western nations send to put down the Boxer Rebellion?
10,000
20,000
5,000
15,000
When did China sign an agreement to end the Boxer Rebellion?
1899
1900
1901
1902
Who was sent by President Millard Fillmore to Japan in 1853 to open trade?
Theodore Roosevelt
Matthew Perry
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
What was the main conflict in the Russo-Japanese War?
Control over the Philippines
Control over Manchuria and Korea
Control over Hawaii
Control over India
In what year did Russia refuse to send its fleet and troops East due to a bigger threat in Europe?
1900
1902
1904
1906
Which treaty did Teddy Roosevelt negotiate that earned him the Nobel Peace Prize?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Portsmouth
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Ghent
What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet's journey in 1907?
To explore new territories
To demonstrate US naval power
To transport goods
To conduct scientific research
Who led the Great White Fleet on its journey?
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles Sperry
George Dewey
John Pershing
How many squadrons of battleships were sent on the Great White Fleet's journey?
2
3
4
5
In which year did the Great White Fleet's journey end?
1908
1909
1910
1911
Who was responsible for the purchase of Alaska from Russia?
William H. Seward
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Johnson
James Monroe
How much did the US pay for Alaska in 1867?
$7.2 million
$5 million
$10 million
$3.5 million
What was Alaska commonly referred to as after its purchase?
Seward's Folly
Seward's Dream
Seward's Treasure
Seward's Land
What resources were later discovered in Alaska?
Gold, silver, and oil
Coal, diamonds, and copper
Iron, coal, and uranium
Silver, coal, and timber
What role did Jose Marti play in the Cuban revolt against Spanish rule?
He was a Spanish general
He was a Cuban president
He was a newspaper journalist and poet
He was a US ambassador
What happened to Jose Marti during the Cuban revolt?
He became the president of Cuba
He was exiled to Spain
He was killed in battle but became a national hero
He surrendered to Spanish forces
What action did General Valeriano Weyler take to end the revolt in Cuba?
He negotiated peace with the rebels
He placed the Cuban people into concentration camps
He withdrew Spanish troops
He granted independence to Cuba
What was one consequence of General Weyler's actions in Cuba?
It led to Cuban independence
It improved relations with the US
It angered the US
It resulted in a peace treaty
What role did William Randolph Hearst play in the media's influence on the war fever?
He published the NY World.
He sent Frederic Remington to report on Cuba and draw war scenes.
He was a famous war general.
He opposed the publication of false stories.
Who published the NY World and also published dramatic stories about Cuba?
William Randolph Hearst
Joseph Pulitzer
Frederic Remington
The Yellow Kid
What is Yellow Journalism named after?
A famous journalist
A comic strip called the "Yellow Kid"
A type of newspaper
A war strategy
What event is associated with Frederic Remington in 1897?
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
The sinking of the Lusitania
The Explosion of the Maine
The start of World War I
Who was Enrique Dupuy de Lome?
A famous American journalist
A Spanish ambassador
A Cuban revolutionary leader
A British naval officer
What did Frederic Remington's actions in 1897 help create?
True journalism
Modern art
False journalism
Scientific discoveries
Who was the commander of the US Navy's Asiatic League assigned to attack Spain's Navy in the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo
Theodore Roosevelt
George Dewey
William McKinley
On what date did the Battle of Manila Bay occur?
April 25, 1898
May 1, 1898
June 15, 1898
July 4, 1898
What false information did Dewey receive during the Battle of Manila Bay?
The Spanish fleet had surrendered
Reinforcements were arriving
He was low on ammunition
The battle was postponed
How many Spaniards were killed during the Battle of Manila Bay?
100
200
300
400
What did the Teller Amendment state regarding Cuba's independence from Spain?
The US would annex Cuba.
The US would leave the government and control to the Cuban people.
The US would establish a military base in Cuba.
The US would control Cuba's economy.
Who were involved in the Battle of San Juan Hill?
Only the Rough Riders
Only the Buffalo Soldiers
Both the Buffalo Soldiers and Rough Riders
Neither the Buffalo Soldiers nor Rough Riders
What territories did the US gain as a consequence of the war?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Cuba, Hawaii, and Alaska
Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Hawaii
Guam, Alaska, and the Philippines
What happened to Cuba as a result of the war?
It became a US state
It gained independence
It was sold to Spain
It became a British colony
How much did the US pay to Spain for the Philippines?
$10 Million
$15 Million
$20 Million
$25 Million
Why did the US want to annex the Philippines?
To prevent it from falling to someone else
To establish a new government
To increase immigration
To promote American culture
What was one of the opponents' views on annexing the Philippines?
It would strengthen American workers
It violated the right to self-government
It would decrease immigration
It would improve trade with Europe
When was the Philippines annexed by the United States?
February 6, 1899
July 3, 1946
January 1, 1900
December 25, 1898
Who set up a government in the Philippines and proclaimed himself President?
Emilio Aguinaldo
Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Manuel Quezon
When did the Philippines gain independence?
July 3, 1946
February 6, 1899
August 15, 1945
June 12, 1898
Who were involved in addressing Yellow Fever in Cuba?
Theodore Roosevelt & John Hay
Walter Reed & William C. Gorgas
Carlos Juan Finley & Franklin D. Roosevelt
William McKinley & Leonard Wood
What did the Platt Amendment limit for Cuba?
Cuba's ability to trade with Europe
Cuba's right to sign treaties with other countries
Cuba's right to form a military
Cuba's right to elect a president
What was the result of the Platt Amendment for Cuba?
Cuba became a U.S. state
Cuba gained independence
Cuba became a Protectorate
Cuba joined the United Nations
What was Cuba forced to do under the Platt Amendment regarding land?
Sell or lease land for Naval Stations
Give land to European countries
Use land for agricultural purposes
Develop land for tourism
What did the Foraker Act establish regarding the governance of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico would be governed as a protectorate.
The US would choose the Governor and the upper house legislature.
Puerto Rico would have complete self-governance.
The voters would choose both the Governor and the upper house legislature.
Under the Foraker Act, who was responsible for choosing the lower house in Puerto Rico?
The US government
The Governor
The voters
The upper house legislature
Who supported the Panamanian rebels in their revolution to be free from Colombian rule?
John Hay
Lt. Col. George W. Goethals
President Teddy Roosevelt
French government
When did the Panama Canal officially open?
May 1904
August 1914
November 1903
January 1915
What were some challenges faced during the construction of the Panama Canal?
High temperatures and drought
Low supplies, Yellow Fever, and malaria
Earthquakes and floods
Lack of skilled labor
Who was responsible for overseeing the construction of the Panama Canal?
John Hay
Lt. Col. George W. Goethals
President Teddy Roosevelt
French engineers
How many workers were involved in the construction of the Panama Canal at a time?
10,000 workers
20,000 workers
44,000 workers
60,000 workers
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine established in 1823?
To promote US economic interests in Europe
To declare the Western Hemisphere off limits to colonization by European nations
To make the US the Police Power in the Western Hemisphere
To protect the Dominican Republic from European nations
What did the Roosevelt Corollary of 1904 establish?
The US as the Police Power in the Western Hemisphere
A policy promoting US economic interests in Europe
The independence of Latin American countries
A ban on European trade with the US
What was the purpose of Dollar Diplomacy under Taft's policy?
To promote US economic interests in other countries and use that power to achieve American goals
To declare war on European nations
To establish free trade agreements with Asia
To reduce US investments in foreign countries
By 1914, how much had the US invested in Latin America, and in which sectors?
$1.6 Billion, mostly in mines, railroads, and sugar & banana plantations
$2 Billion, mostly in oil and gas
$500 Million, mostly in technology and infrastructure
$3 Billion, mostly in agriculture and textiles
