CCUSH28q American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28 Quiz

What was the primary motivation behind American imperialism according to the video?

• To spread democracy

• To gain new territories for settlement

• Economic necessity and trade

• To establish military dominance

Which war is often referred to as the Spanish-American War?

• The Mexican-American War

• The Cuban War for Independence

• The Philippine-American War

• The Spanish-Cuban-Filipino-American War

Which territory did the United States annex in 1898 that later became a state?

• The Philippines

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Hawaii

What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment?

• To establish a trade agreement with Cuba

• To annex Cuba as a U.S. state

• To allow the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs

• To grant Cuba full independence

Who was the leader of the Filipino rebellion against Spain?

• Manuel Quezon

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What was the outcome of the Philippine War?

• The Philippines gained independence

• The U.S. established control over the Philippines

• The Philippines became a U.S. state

• The war ended in a stalemate

Which document declared that Puerto Rico would be an insular territory?

• The Insular Cases

• The Platt Amendment

• The Foraker Act

• The Treaty of Paris

What was a significant battle in the Spanish-American War that boosted Theodore Roosevelt's career?

• The Battle of Havana

• The Battle of Manila Bay

• The Battle of Santiago

• The Battle of San Juan Hill

Which U.S. President was in office during the Spanish-American War?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

• Grover Cleveland

What was the main reason for the U.S. interest in building the Panama Canal?

• To promote tourism

• To facilitate trade and military movement

• To establish a new colony

• To connect the Atlantic and Indian Oceans