2025 Imperialism Unit Test- Mr. Busso

The best meaning of the word imperialism is

• pride in ones country
• “hands off” foreign policy
• taking control of a foreign regions economy/land/and government
• not taking sides in a war

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How did the United States gain Hawaii?

• annexation
• purchase
• war
• divine right

Which of the following land acquisition was known as Seward’s Folly?

• Hawaii
• Philippines
• Alaska
• China

In a classroom project, Christian, JohnAnthony and Luke Hite were assigned to study how European nations in the late 1800s established spheres of influence in China. What was the primary reason for this action?

• to support Chinese business

• to protect lands from foreign attacks

• to limit Chinese immigration

• to gain special trading privileges.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did the United States benefit from the purchase of Alaska?

• Increased military power
• Access to valuable natural resources
• Access to advanced technology
• Improved diplomatic relations with Russia

What method did the United States use to obtain the territory of Alaska?

• purchase

• conquest

• treaty

• inheritance

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to the quote in the box below, which contributed to the Spanish-American war in a significant way?

• Foraker Act
• Platt amendment
• The Treaty of Kanagawa
• Yellow Journalism

What is the subject of this 1872 painting?

• invention of the railroad
• religious influence of the Puritans
• protection of national parks
• Manifest Destiny

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which territories did the United States gain following the Spanish-American War?

• I and III

• III and IV

• I, II and III

• II, III and IV

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which American policy, often referred to as 'big stick' diplomacy, justified U.S. intervention in Latin American affairs to safeguard its economic interests?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Pan-Americanism

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7