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Unit 3: U.S. Imperialism Test

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following countries was NOT annexed by the United States following the Spanish American War?
a)
Cuba
b)
Guam
c)
Puerto Rico
d)
Philippines
2.

Which of the following describes Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy?

a)
Dollar Diplomacy
b)
Moral Diplomacy
c)
Big Stick Diplomacy
d)
Isolationism
3.
For what reason was Theodore Roosevelt awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
a)
Negotiating the peace treaty between Russia and Japan
b)
Helping Cuba gain it's independence from Spain
c)
Protecting China from being carved up by European and Asian nations
d)
Becoming an international peace keeper in Latin America
4.
What was the massive engineering project that cost the United States 380 million dollars to create that cut down on the time it takes to ship items to the Pacific?
a)
Hoover Dam
b)
Panama Canal
c)
Roosevelt Corollary
d)
Bering Straight
5.
What was the last two states added to the United States
a)
Hawaii and Puerto Rico
b)
Guam and Puerto Rico
c)
Philippines and Guam
d)
Alaska and Hawaii
6.
Secretary of State William Seward (Seward's Folly) was criticized for organizing the purchase of what place in 1867?
a)
Alaska
b)
Canada
c)
Philippines
d)
Puerto Rico
7.
Which of these did NOT fuel American imperialism?
a)
Open communication and trade
b)
Desire for military strength
c)
thirst for new markets
d)
belief in cultural superiority
8.
Who was the Queen who was forced to surrender Hawaii to the U.S. in 1893?
a)
Valeriano Weyler
b)
Kalakua
c)
Liluokalani
d)
Seward
9.
What was a major cause of the Spanish-American War?
a)
The assassination of President McKinley
b)
Yellow Journalism
c)
The sinking of the Lusitania
d)
Economic depression in the United States
10.
What was a consequence of the Spanish-American War?
a)
U.S. temporarily controls Cuba
b)
Yellow Journalism
c)
The sinking of the USS Maine
d)
The annexation of Cuba
11.
Which of the following territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?
a)
Hawaii
b)
Alaska
c)
Panama
d)
Philippines
12.
The sinking of which battleship contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
a)
USS Arizona
b)
USS Enterprise
c)
USS Constitution
d)
USS Maine
13.
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Spanish-American War?
a)
Yellow Journalism
b)
The sinking of the USS Maine
c)
Russian interference in Cuba
d)
General Wyler's concentration camps
14.
Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
a)
Theodore Roosevelt
b)
William McKinley
c)
William Jennings Bryan
d)
William Howard Taft
15.
What was a major challenge the United States faced in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?
a)
Economic collapse
b)
Spanish reinvasion
c)
Natural disasters
d)
Philippine uprising
16.
What was the primary motivation for U.S. involvement in the Hawaiian Islands?
a)
To establish a naval base
b)
To protect native Hawaiian culture
c)
Economic and imperialistic interests
d)
To prevent Japanese invasion
17.
What was the main purpose of the Open Door policy?
a)
To restrict Chinese immigration to the U.S.
b)
To ensure equal trading opportunities in China
c)
To open diplomatic relations with Japan
d)
To promote democracy in Southeast Asia
18.
Which president was associated with "Dollar Diplomacy"?
a)
Theodore Roosevelt
b)
William Howard Taft
c)
Woodrow Wilson
d)
William McKinley
19.
The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine which made the U.S. _____________ on the Western Hemisphere.
a)
an international police power
b)
an economic powerhouse
c)
an open door
d)
a military zone
20.
"Speak softly and carry a big stick" was the foreign policy approach of Theodore Roosevelt that simply means
a)
America will be kind and bring along raw materials to trade.
b)
America will use diplomacy and will back it up with a powerful military.
c)
America will allow its colonies to attain and maintain military strength.
d)
American colonies will accept U.S. dominance.
21.
What was Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy approach known as?
a)
Big Stick Diplomacy
b)
Dollar Diplomacy
c)
Moral Diplomacy
d)
Open Door Diplomacy
22.
The United States purchased ___________ for $20 million dollars thus expanding power into the Pacific.
a)
Guam
b)
Puerto Rico
c)
Hawaii
d)
Philippines
23.
What was a key difference between Theodore Roosevelt's and Woodrow Wilson's foreign policies
a)
Roosevelt focused on military strength, while Wilson empahasized moral leadership.
b)
Roosevelt promoted isolation, while Wilson advocated for intervention.
c)
Roosevelt supported free trade, while Wilson preferred protectionism.
d)
Roosevelt favored diplomacy, while Wilson preferred military action.
24.
Which of the following best describes the overall trend in U.S. foreign policy during the 20th century?
a)
Increased isolationism
b)
Growing involvement in world affairs
c)
Declining military strength
d)
Reduced economic influence abroad
25.

What does the quote "speak softly, but carry a big stick" mean in relation to Roosevelt's foreign policy?

a)

It suggests using aggressive tactics without any diplomacy.

b)
It advocates for complete military intervention in all situations.
c)
It means to avoid any form of negotiation or discussion.
d)
It means to use gentle diplomacy backed by a strong military force.
26.

IN THE 1890'S ​ (a)   , A COLONY OF ​ (b)   EMPIRE, WAS FIGHTING FOR ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
CUBA
SPAIN'S
INDEPENDENCE.
27.

The ​ (a)   were a volunteer group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish American War.

Choose from the below words
Rough Riders
Spanish Inquisition
Dollar Diplomats
28.

During the Spanish-American War​, the United States fought against ​ (a)   to help​ (b)   gain their independence.

Choose from the below words
Cuba
China
Hawai'i
Spain
Guam
Mexico
England
29.

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the sentences.

Fought in 1898, the ​ (a)   helped establish the United States as a global military and economic power. In the Caribbean region, the United States gained control of Puerto Rico and increased its influence over newly independent Cuba. In the Pacific, the United States acquired Guam and purchased ​ (b)   for $20 million.

Choose from the below words
Spanish-American War
the Philippines
the Virgin Islands
Alaska
newly independent Hawaii
30.

Complete the phrase. "Blame Spain for the ​ (a)   "

Choose from the below words
Maine
Lusitania
Gulf of Tonkin
Pearl Harbor Attack
31.
How did these events affect the United States?
a)
They increased public support for cuts in U.S. defense spending.
b)
They prompted the end of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America.
c)
They set a precedent of including territorial acquisitions in settlements.
d)
They helped establish the United States as an imperial power similar to European nations.
32.
President McKinley and the American people were finally convinced to wage war against the Spanish after the mysterious explosion of the:
a)
HMS Beagle
b)
USS Olympia
c)
Spanish Armada
d)
USS Maine
33.

What bloody war of independence broke out following the Spanish American War?

a)
Mexican-American War
b)
Spanish Civil War
c)
American Revolutionary War
d)
Philippine-American War
34.

WHERE DID THE ACTUAL FIRST BATTLE OF THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR TAKE PLACE?

a)

CUBA

b)

UNITED STATES

c)

SPAIN

d)

PHILIPPINES

35.

 The United States became a world power after the Spanish-American War because

a)

the United States followed a policy of isolationism

b)

the United States desired to avoid war with other nations

c)

the United States now had territories around the world

d)

American businessmen invested in sugar plantations in China

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