What does the angelic woman in John Gast's painting 'American Progress' symbolize?

Imperialism and Expansionism in American History

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Technology and innovation
The defeat of Native Americans
Faith, justice, or liberty
The industrial revolution
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is expansionism defined in the context of American history?
A strategy for military dominance
A policy of spreading democracy
A practice of territorial and economic growth
A method of cultural assimilation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes imperialism from expansionism?
Imperialism focuses on peaceful treaties
Imperialism involves cultural exchange
Imperialism includes political control over other areas
Imperialism is solely about economic growth
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which method was NOT commonly used by the United States to acquire land?
Cultural exchange
War
Treaty
Purchase
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How was Hawaii acquired by the United States?
Through the overthrow of a monarchy
Via a war
By a treaty
Through a purchase
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did John Adams envision for the United States on July 3rd, 1776?
A nation focused on European alliances
A country with no territorial ambitions
A small nation limited to the Atlantic coast
A continental empire spanning the entire continent
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the Lee Resolution according to John Adams?
It marked the end of the Revolutionary War
It declared the colonies free and independent states
It established the first American constitution
It initiated the Louisiana Purchase
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