Imperialism Practice Quiz
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- Q1What are 2 reasons why European nations wanted to imperialize Asia and AfricaIsolationist foreign policyCultural exchange programsPromotion of global peaceA desire for raw materials and a desire to control foreign markets30s
- Q2Which event marked the beginning of formal American imperialism?The Mexican-American WarThe Spanish-American WarThe War of 1812The American Civil War30s
- Q3Which American president was known for his policy of 'Big Stick Diplomacy'?Andrew JohnsonTheodore RooseveltWoodrow WilsonWilliam McKinley30s
- Q4What is an isthmus?A narrow strip of land with water on either side, connecting two larger landmassesA type of volcanic mountain rangeAn underground cave system with water flowing throughA large body of water surrounded by land30s
- Q5Which famous canal is an example of a waterway that crosses an isthmus?Erie CanalPanama CanalKiel CanalSuez Canal30s
- Q6What does the word Isolationism mean?A policy of invading other countriesA policy of actively engaging with other countriesA policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other countriesA policy of forming alliances with other countries30s
- Q7After the Spanish American war, Congress gradually allowed Puerto Ricans greater self-government, and in 1917 it...established Puerto Rico as an independent nationgranted U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricansallowed Puerto Rico to join the United Nationsmade Puerto Rico a U.S. state30s
- Q8What is yellow journalism?Reporting on environmental issuesOnly reporting on topics related to the color yellowSensationalized and exaggerated reporting to lure readersFactual and unbiased reporting30s
- Q9What impact did yellow journalism have on the Spanish-American War?It prevented the United States from getting involved in the conflictIt played a role in agitating public sentiment and pushing the United States towards warIt had no impact on the course of the warIt promoted peaceful negotiations between Spain and the US30s
- Q10How did the construction of the Panama Canal impact international trade?It led to increased tariffs on goods passing through the canalIt restricted access to the canal for non-US shipsIt significantly reduced travel time and costs for vessels traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.It caused a decline in global trade volume30s
- Q11What territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American war?Cuba, Hawaii, AlaskaMexico, Canada, BrazilSpain, France, ItalyPuerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines30s
- Q12
what was the main outcome of the Spanish-American War?
Great Britain emerged as a world power
Spain won
the United States annexed Flordia
the U.S. became an imperial power
30s - Q13Why did the United States call for an open door policy in China?To conquer and colonize ChinaTo trade in other countries spheres of influenceTo establish military bases in ChinaTo promote cultural exchange with China30s
- Q14
Which group had economic interest in the possession of the Hawaiian Islands
Chinese caligraphers
American sugar planters
American monopolists
African cattle herders
30s - Q15
Which region is President Roosevelt's Big Stick policy associated with?
Australia
Asia
Africa
Latin America
30s