Imperialism Unit Test

What does the quote by W.E.B. Du Bois mean? "What do nations care about the cost of war, if by spending a few hundred millions in steel and gunpowder they can gain a thousand millions in diamonds and cocoa?"

• Nations prioritize economic gain over the cost of war.

• Nations are concerned about the human cost of war.

• Nations avoid war due to its high cost.

• Nations value peace over economic gain.

During which year did Hawaii and Alaska become states of the United States?

• Hawaii became a state in 1959 and Alaska became a state in 1959.

• Hawaii became a state in 1960 and Alaska became a state in 1960.

• Hawaii became a state in 1958 and Alaska became a state in 1958.

• Hawaii became a state in 1961 and Alaska became a state in 1961.

Who was the last queen of the Hawaiian Islands from 1891–93?

• Queen Liliuokalani

• Queen Kaahumanu

• Queen Emma

• Queen Kapiolani

What is the policy of extending a nation’s authority over other countries by economic, political, and military means called?

• Imperialism

• Colonialism

• Isolationism

• Neutrality

Who was Alfred T. Mahan and what was he known for?

• A late 19th and early 20th century United States Navy officer, an instructor at the Naval War College, author, and naval historian. He is considered America's foremost naval strategist, advocating for the expansion of the US fleet and a vigorous foreign policy.

• A famous British explorer known for his expeditions to the South Pole.

• An early 20th century physicist who contributed to the development of quantum mechanics.

• A renowned French painter known for his impressionist works.

Pearl Harbor was significant in 1887 because:

• It was the site of a major battle.

• It became a coaling and repair station for the United States Navy.

• It was discovered by European explorers.

• It was declared a national park.

Sanford B. Dole played a significant role in the history of Hawaii as:

• The first President of the Republic of Hawaii

• A famous Hawaiian musician

• The founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom

• A renowned Hawaiian surfer

Jose Marti was a Cuban national hero and important figure in Latin American literature. What significant event did he participate in during 1895?

• He became the President of Cuba

• He led the Cuban War of Independence

• He wrote his famous novel 'Ismaelillo'

• He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature

What is Yellow Journalism?

• A style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensationalism over facts

• A type of journalism that focuses on environmental issues

• A form of journalism that is published in yellow-colored newspapers

• A journalistic approach that strictly adheres to factual reporting

The USS Maine was a:

• battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor

• submarine used in World War II

• aircraft carrier in the Pacific Fleet

• destroyer involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis