WorksheetsModule 23: America as a World Power
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Imperialism is the policy of a nation extending its influence and power through:
a)
Collaboration
b)
Expansion
c)
Isolationism
2.
What is the main motivation for imperialism?
a)
Promoting Peace
b)
Cultural Exchange
c)
Economic gain and resources
3.
The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with this country.
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
Cuba
4.
The U.S. built a canal in this country in order to speed up travel from the east coast to the west coast.
a)
Panama
b)
The Philippines
c)
Cuba
5.
He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war.
a)
George Washington
b)
Theodore Roosevelt
c)
William McKinley
6.
What is Yellow Journalism?
a)
Poorly published newspaper articles
b)
Exaggerated way of journaling
c)
None of the above
7.
Which of the following is a result of American Imperialism?
a)
United States's citizens become bilingual
b)
United States takes over parts of Japan and China
c)
USA becomes a world power
8.
What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time?
a)
Slavery
b)
Money/Economics
c)
to help people
9.
Why was the Panama Canal so essential to the growing strength of the United States?
a)
It made the slave trade move more easily
b)
It allowed the United States to transport navy and merchant ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
c)
It helped the United States take over Japan.
10.
The phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick” refers to ___.
a)
Roosevelt’s desire to withdraw from international affairs
b)
McKinley’s desire to stay out of Cuba
c)
Roosevelt’s foreign policy of words backed up by military power
11.
What were two causes of the Spanish-American War?
a)
The sinking of the U.S.S. Arizona and Wanted to free Cubans from Spanish rule
b)
The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine and Wanted to free Cubans from Spanish rule
c)
The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine and Wanted to free Hawaiians from Spanish rule
12.
How did Latin America feel about the U.S. getting involved in Latin America?
a)
They DID NOT want the U.S. "policing" Latin America
b)
They DID want the U.S. "policing" Latin America
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