WorksheetsImperialism and Anti-Imperialism Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is imperialism?
Building an empire by controlling other countries
Avoiding involvement with other nations
Helping weaker countries become independent
Giving up colonies to save money
Who were the Anti-Imperialists?
People who supported building an empire
People who opposed the U.S. taking over other countries
U.S. soldiers in the Philippines
Leaders of other countries
What was a moral argument against imperialism?
It cost too much money
It went against the idea of liberty for all
It made trade harder for the U.S.
It required more soldiers
Why did some southern politicians oppose imperialism?
They didn’t want more people of different races in the U.S.
They wanted to focus on trade with Europe
They thought it would weaken the U.S. military
They feared losing the Panama Canal
What was the economic argument against imperialism?
It required higher taxes and military spending
It stopped businesses from growing
It hurt relationships with other countries
It reduced wages for workers in the U.S.
What did supporters of imperialism believe?
It gave the U.S. access to new markets and resources
It weakened the U.S. economy
It kept the U.S. out of world conflicts
It allowed the U.S. to give up colonies
What did the Anti-Imperialists think imperialism threatened?
Democracy and freedom in the U.S.
The strength of the U.S. military
Trade relationships with Europe
The safety of American businesses
What did the Teller Amendment promise?
The U.S. would not take over Cuba
The U.S. would build the Panama Canal
The U.S. would leave the Philippines
The U.S. would annex Hawaii
Why did some Americans connect imperialism to the 'frontier'?
They saw it as a new way for Americans to explore and grow
They wanted to avoid expanding into other lands
They believed it would stop immigration
They thought it would end all conflicts
What did youth programs like the Boy Scouts reflect?
Support for the idea of expansion and adventure
Opposition to U.S. military involvement
A focus on building stronger colonies
Interest in limiting U.S. trade
