US Imperialism Map Territories Quiz

What year did the Spanish-American War take place?

• 1776

• 1914

• 1865

• 1898

Who were the main belligerents in the Spanish-American War?

• Spain and the United States

• France and Germany

• China and India

• Russia and Japan

What were the main reasons for the Spanish-American War?

• Cuban struggle for independence, American expansionism, and the sinking of the USS Maine

• Japanese isolationism, Chinese civil war, and Indian independence movement

• Mexican-American War, Native American resistance, and European imperialism

• French Revolution, British colonization, and Russian expansion

When was Hawaii annexed by the United States?

• 1776

• 1898

• 1945

• 1912

Who was the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii?

• King Kamehameha III

• Queen Liliuokalani

• Princess Ka'iulani

• King Kalakaua

What were the main economic interests behind the annexation of Hawaii?

• Desire for sugar plantations and access to the Pacific markets

• Need for timber resources and access to South American markets

• Desire for oil reserves and access to European markets

• Interest in gold mining and access to African markets

What were the main causes of the Philippine-American War?

• Portuguese exploration and colonization

• Spanish colonization and influence

• American expansion and control, Filipino desire for independence

• British intervention and control

Who was the leader of the Filipino forces during the Philippine-American War?

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Manny Pacquiao

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What were the outcomes of the Treaty of Paris in relation to Guam and Puerto Rico?

• Cession of Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States

• Independence of Guam and Puerto Rico from the United States

• Annexation of Guam and Puerto Rico by France

• Return of Guam and Puerto Rico to Spain

What were the main arguments for and against the annexation of Guam and Puerto Rico?

• Expand American influence and trade / Concerns about imperialism and mistreatment of local populations

• To spread democracy and freedom / To exploit natural resources

• To protect local cultures / To establish military bases

• To promote economic development / To suppress local resistance