American Imperialism Quiz

Which war marked the beginning of American imperialism?

• The American Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War

• World War I

Which country did the United States annex in 1898?

• The United States annexed the country of Mexico in 1898.

• The United States annexed the country of Canada in 1898.

• The United States annexed the country of Hawaii in 1898.

• The United States annexed the country of Japan in 1898.

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

• The purpose of the Open Door Policy was to ensure equal trading rights in China and to prevent any one nation from monopolizing trade with China.

• To establish a communist government in China

• To promote colonization of China by European powers

• To restrict trade with China and limit foreign influence

Which war resulted in the United States gaining control over the Philippines?

• The Korean War

• The Spanish-American War

• The Vietnam War

• The Civil War

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

• The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, asserting the right of the United States to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability.

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a trade agreement between the United States and China

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a military alliance between the United States and Canada

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a treaty between the United States and Russia

Who was the President of the United States during the Spanish-American War?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• William McKinley

• John F. Kennedy

Which country did the United States defeat in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War?

• Germany

• Japan

• Mexico

• Spain

What was the main reason for the United States to annex Hawaii?

• The main reason for the United States to annex Hawaii was to gain strategic military and economic advantages in the Pacific region.

• To support the Hawaiian monarchy and independence

• To promote cultural exchange and diversity

• To establish a new territory for American settlers

Which country did the United States purchase the rights to build the Panama Canal from?

• Colombia

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Canada

What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment?

• To declare war on Spain

• To negotiate peace with France

• To establish trade agreements with Mexico

• To define the relationship between the United States and Cuba after the Spanish-American War.