Progressive and Imperialism

What book did Upton Sinclair published that forced the federal government to create laws about our food?

• The Great Gatsby

• The Jungle

• Rereading America

What does the term imperialism refer to?

• A policy of giving away a country’s power to another nation as a gift

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

• A policy of trading goods between two states or nations

• A policy in which the government debates over paying someone to purchase another country

3. Helped overthrow Hawaii’s monarchy, was its first governor

• William McKinley
• Teddy Roosevelt
• William Howard Taft
• Sanford B Dole

8. U.S. becomes this after the Spanish-American War

• Annexed by Spain
• A monarchy
• A dictatorship
• An imperial/world power

What was a significant effect of the Spanish-American War on America's status in the world?

• America lost its world power status

• America became a colony of Spain

• America's status remained unchanged

• America emerged as a global power

What was the main aim of Upton Sinclair when he wrote 'The Jungle'?

• To expose the harsh working conditions in the meatpacking industry

• To write a best-selling novel

• To criticize the government

What was the impact of Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' on the public?

• It led to the creation of food safety laws

• It had no impact

• It led to the banning of the book

Who was the President of the United States during the overthrow of Hawaii's monarchy?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• William McKinley

• Sanford B Dole

Territories acquired by the U.S include:

• Cuba, Mexico, Fiji, and Hon Kong

• Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• Uzbekistan, Libya, and Pakistan

• Congo, Malaysia, and Madagscar