Imperialism Practice Test

Front

Which was not one of the U.S. motives for imperialism?

Back

A high regard for other people's right to liberty

Front

Which country opened Japan's doors to trade? Options: United States, Britain, France, Russia

Back

United States

Front

Exaggerated stories to sell newspapers

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Yellow Journalism

Front

Where did the Spanish-American war occur? Options: Korea & Europe, Spain & China, North America & South America, Cuba & the Philippines

Back

Cuba & the Philippines

Front

What territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

Back

Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines

Front

What country did the U.S. purchase Alaska from in "Seward's Folly"?

Back

Russia

Front

How did the United States acquire Hawaii?

Back

U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

Front

What term describes building an empire by conquering other nations?

Back

Imperialism

Front

Why was the purchase of Alaska beneficial to the U.S.?

Back

It was rich in gold, timber, minerals, and oil.

Front

In annexing Hawaii, the United States benefitted from...
Options: allowing natives to manage Hawaiian shipyards, imposing high taxes on Hawaiian imports, avoiding import tariffs on sugar, sending American entrepreneurs to manage the plantations.

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avoiding import tariffs on sugar