American Expansionism Quiz

Why did Jackson and Aiden decide to expand their lemonade stand business to the neighboring town at the end of the summer?

• To spread their unique lemonade recipe

• To secure more available customers

• To promote community interaction

• To establish more lemonade stands

What economic theory suggests that a nation accumulates wealth by exporting more than it imports?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

• Communism

Ethan is studying U.S. history and comes across a question: Which U.S. Secretary of State negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia?

• John Hay

• Henry Kissinger

• James Monroe

• William Seward

Liam was studying U.S. history and came across a term used in U.S. foreign policy related to the rise of big business. What was this term?

• Détente

• Isolationism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

During a history class, David asked, "Which location was considered an important naval base and was home to Pearl Harbor?"

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

• Guam

• Hawaii

What was the belief that expansion contradicted the principles of freedom and self-government?

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Social Darwinism

• Nationalism

In a history class, Evelyn asked, "Which policy aimed to prevent European intervention in the Western Hemisphere?"

• Open Door Policy

• Marshall Plan

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

What was the primary goal of the Open Door Policy in China?

• To promote Chinese emigration to the U.S.

• To ensure equal trading rights for all nations

• To establish U.S. military bases in China

• To spread Christianity in China

Which event marked the beginning of the Spanish-American War?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The sinking of the USS Maine

During a history class, Sophia asked, "Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War?"

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris