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American Imperialism Quiz

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which was NOT a reason for American imperialism?

a)

New markets

b)

Military bases

c)

Avoiding involvement

d)

Teaching others

2.

What phrase was used to justify helping others as a duty?

a)

Manifest Destiny

b)

White Man’s Burden

c)

Open Door

d)

Big Stick

3.

Which two territories were added to U.S. control?

a)

Alaska & Hawaii

b)

Cuba & Puerto Rico

c)

Canada & Mexico

d)

Philippines & Guam

4.

The Monroe Doctrine stated the Western Hemisphere was:

a)

Open to Europe

b)

Under U.S. protection

c)

Off-limits to U.S.

d)

U.S. only

5.

Gunboat diplomacy means using:

a)

Friendly talks

b)

Military power

c)

Trade

d)

Peace treaties

6.

The Spanish-American War showed U.S. as a world power.

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7.

Newspapers had no influence on public opinion.

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8.

Many Americans opposed taking over other countries.

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9.

Business, military, and cultural leaders all had reasons for expansion.

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10.

Manifest Destiny is unrelated to overseas expansion.

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11.

Name one territory the U.S. gained after the Spanish-American War.

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12.

What does 'benevolent assimilation' mean?

4 lines
13.

Who led the Big Stick Policy?

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14.

What nickname was given to Alaska purchase?

4 lines
15.

Why was Hawaii important for trade or military?

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16.

Who added the Roosevelt Corollary?

a)

Wilson

b)

Roosevelt

c)

McKinley

d)

Taft

17.

The Open Door Policy was about:

a)

Africa

b)

Latin America

c)

Asia (China)

d)

Europe

18.

What group opposed U.S. imperialism?

a)

Expansionists

b)

Yellow journalists

c)

Anti-imperialists

d)

Industrial leaders

19.

Which poem talked about duty to improve nations?

a)

Manifest Destiny

b)

White Man’s Burden

c)

Star-Spangled Banner

d)

Open Door Poem

20.

Who said strong naval power was needed?

a)

Roosevelt

b)

Mahan

c)

Seward

d)

Wilson

21.

William Jennings Bryan supported imperialism.

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22.

The Open Door Policy promoted equal trade in China.

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23.

Anti-imperialists thought expansion threatened workers.

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24.

Money and business had little to do with expansion.

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25.

U.S. imperialism ended completely after World War I.

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26.
Which statement best describes President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward Latin America in the early 1900’s?
a)
The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin American affairs
b)
The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.
c)
Latin American nations should form an organization to help them achieve political and economic stability.
d)
The United States should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of Latin Amenca.
27.
14. Policy that said the U.S. can intervene in Latin America any time.
a)
Dollar Diplomacy
b)
Open Door Policy
c)
Oriental Policy
d)
Roosevelt Corrolary/Big Stick Diplomacy
28.
Which of the following arguments was used in favor of these changes? 
a)
American industries need the raw materials and markets found overseas
b)
The system of imperialism is contrary to American democratic principles
c)
Colonial peoples welcome American leadership to develop their economies
d)
Expansion threatens to bring the United States into conflict with European powers
29.

This image best illustrates what American policy?

a)

Imperialism

b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)

Open Door

d)
The New Deal
30.

This cartoon comments on tactics used to —

a)

secure the southern border of California

b)

protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes

c)

create a defensive alliance with France

d)

obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone

31.

Why did the Spanish-American War move the United States into the position of a world power?

a)

The United States acquired Spanish territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific.

b)

The United States proved its nuclear capabilities against Spain in Southeast Asia.

c)

The United States stopped the spread of communism in Spain.

d)

The United States ended Spanish trade in the Eastern Hemisphere.

32.

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Militarism

d)

Socialism