WorksheetsImperialism Unit Test
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What does the quote by W.E.B. Du Bois mean? "What do nations care about the cost of war, if by spending a few hundred millions in steel and gunpowder they can gain a thousand millions in diamonds and cocoa?"
Nations prioritize economic gain over the cost of war.
Nations are concerned about the human cost of war.
Nations avoid war due to its high cost.
Nations value peace over economic gain.
During which year did Hawaii and Alaska become states of the United States?
Hawaii became a state in 1959 and Alaska became a state in 1959.
Hawaii became a state in 1960 and Alaska became a state in 1960.
Hawaii became a state in 1958 and Alaska became a state in 1958.
Hawaii became a state in 1961 and Alaska became a state in 1961.
Who was the last queen of the Hawaiian Islands from 1891–93?
Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Kaahumanu
Queen Emma
Queen Kapiolani
What is the policy of extending a nation’s authority over other countries by economic, political, and military means called?
Imperialism
Colonialism
Isolationism
Neutrality
Who was Alfred T. Mahan and what was he known for?
A late 19th and early 20th century United States Navy officer, an instructor at the Naval War College, author, and naval historian. He is considered America's foremost naval strategist, advocating for the expansion of the US fleet and a vigorous foreign policy.
A famous British explorer known for his expeditions to the South Pole.
An early 20th century physicist who contributed to the development of quantum mechanics.
A renowned French painter known for his impressionist works.
Pearl Harbor was significant in 1887 because:
It was the site of a major battle.
It became a coaling and repair station for the United States Navy.
It was discovered by European explorers.
It was declared a national park.
Sanford B. Dole played a significant role in the history of Hawaii as:
The first President of the Republic of Hawaii
A famous Hawaiian musician
The founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom
A renowned Hawaiian surfer
Jose Marti was a Cuban national hero and important figure in Latin American literature. What significant event did he participate in during 1895?
He became the President of Cuba
He led the Cuban War of Independence
He wrote his famous novel 'Ismaelillo'
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
What is Yellow Journalism?
A style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensationalism over facts
A type of journalism that focuses on environmental issues
A form of journalism that is published in yellow-colored newspapers
A journalistic approach that strictly adheres to factual reporting
The USS Maine was a:
battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor
submarine used in World War II
aircraft carrier in the Pacific Fleet
destroyer involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Rough Riders were a group of volunteers who fought in which war?
World War I
World War II
The Spanish-American War
The Civil War
The Treaty of Paris was:
gave the United States control of Guam and Puerto Rico, and the Philippines were sold to the U.S. for $20 million.
a trade agreement between European countries
a treaty that established the United States the owner of Hawaii and Pearl Harbor
an alliance between France and Spain
The Foraker Act was:
a law that established civilian government in Puerto Rico
a treaty that ended the Spanish-American War
an amendment that granted independence to the Philippines
a policy that restricted immigration from China
The Platt Amendment was a treaty between which two countries?
United States and Cuba
United States and Mexico
United States and Spain
United States and Puerto Rico
A Protectorate is:
a state that is controlled and protected by another
a type of government where power is held by the people
a form of monarchy
an independent nation with no external control
Emilio Aguinaldo was a significant figure in the history of the Philippines. What role did he play in the country's independence?
He was a Spanish governor.
He was a leader of the Philippine revolution.
He was an American general.
He was a Japanese diplomat.
John Hay's contributions as Secretary of State included:
Negotiating the Open Door Policy with China
Drafting the Treaty of Versailles
Leading the League of Nations
Establishing the United Nations
What were the Open Door Notes?
A series of policy statements issued by the United States in the late 19th century
A collection of musical compositions from the early 20th century
A set of architectural designs from the Renaissance period
A group of scientific papers on quantum mechanics
The Boxer Rebellion was a violent anti-foreign, anti-colonial, and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901.
A movement to promote Chinese culture
A peaceful protest against foreign influence
A violent anti-foreign uprising in China
A diplomatic negotiation between China and foreign powers
The Panama Canal is a waterway that connects which two oceans?
Atlantic and Indian Oceans
Pacific and Indian Oceans
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Arctic and Atlantic Oceans
The Roosevelt Corollary is:
an addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting the U.S. right to intervene in Latin America.
a policy promoting isolationism in the United States.
a treaty between the U.S. and European nations to prevent war.
a declaration of war against Spain.
What is 'Dollar Diplomacy'?
A U.S. policy aimed at furthering its interests in Latin America and East Asia through economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries
A diplomatic strategy focused on military intervention in foreign countries
A policy of isolationism adopted by the U.S. in the early 20th century
A trade agreement between the U.S. and European countries
The Buffalo Soldiers were:
A group of Native American warriors
A regiment of African American soldiers
A famous rock band from the 1960s
A team of explorers in the Wild West
American Plains Indians referred to the black cavalry troops as 'buffalo soldiers' because:
they had buffalo-like strength and endurance.
they wore buffalo hides during battles.
their hair resembled the fur of a buffalo.
they were as fierce as buffaloes.
The significance of the Battle of San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898, for the Buffalo Soldiers was:
It marked the first time Buffalo Soldiers fought in a major battle.
It was a turning point in the Spanish-American War where all four regiments fought, showcasing their bravery and effectiveness.
It led to the end of racial segregation in the military by integrating all military branches.
It resulted in the highest number of casualties for the Buffalo Soldiers.
Which of the following regiments were involved in the Battle of San Juan Hill?
9th Cavalry
10th Cavalry
24th Infantry
25th Infantry
Who was the leader and Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, which was nicknamed the "Rough Riders", during the Spanish-American War?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
