Quizalize logo
placeholder image to represent content

Unit 8.2 Part II Imperialism

Quiz by Jenny Wing

Grade 8
Social Studies (2017)
New York State Learning Standards

Feel free to use or edit a copy

includes Teacher and Student dashboards

Track each student's skills and progress in your Mastery dashboards

With a free account, teachers can
  • edit the questions
  • save a copy for later
  • start a class game
  • automatically assign follow-up activities based on students’ scores
  • assign as homework
  • share a link with colleagues
  • print as a bubble sheet

Our brand new solo games combine with your quiz, on the same screen

Correct quiz answers unlock more play!

New Quizalize solo game modes
34 questions
Show answers
  • Q1
    A policy in which a strong nation seeks to control weaker countries politically, socially, and economically.
    imperialism
    30s
    8.3c
  • Q2
    (1898) War fought between the US and Spain in Cuba and the Philippines. It lasted less than 4 months.
    Spanish American War
    30s
    8.3b
  • Q3
    The territories the U.S. gained by winning the Spanish - American War
    Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
    30s
    8.3b
  • Q4
    * The need for ports to refuel and service ships for trade and the military
    Arguments for American Imperialism
    30s
  • Q5
    *Moral issue: We have no right to control another country, imperialism is immoral
    Arguments against American Imperialism
    30s
  • Q6
    American sugarcane growers in Hawaii wanted the U.S. to annex the islands so they tried to overthrow the Queen. U.S. sent in the marines. Congress voted to annex Hawaii.
    Annexation of Hawaii (1898)
    30s
  • Q7
    territories controlled by other countries
    colonies
    30s
  • Q8
    Message sent by secretary of state John Hay in 1899 to 7 other countries suggesting that ALL should have trading rights in China.
    Open Door Policy
    30s
  • Q9
    Gained independence in the Spanish - American War
    Cuba
    30s
  • Q10
    addition to the Monroe Doctrine - The U.S. has a right to intervene in Latin America - Act as an "international police"
    Roosevelt Corollary
    30s
  • Q11
    - U.S. sends marines into Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras, & Nicaragua
    Examples of Roosevelt Corollary
    30s
  • Q12
    giving money to Latin America to help their economies
    Dollar Diplomacy
    30s
  • Q13
    -built roads, railroads, and canals
    Examples of Dollar Diplomacy
    30s
  • Q14
    - Increase trade - shorten the distance between the east and west coast
    Benefits of Panama Canal
    30s
  • Q15
    - trade
    Benefits of China
    30s

Teachers give this quiz to your class