TEST- IMPERIALISM

1. Imperialism: A. is the policy of one country to extend its rule over others. B. was supported
by the theory of Social Darwinism. C. was not a practice of the US. until the late 1800's.
D. all the above.

2. Which of the following was not a reason given for being imperialistic? A. To obtain raw
materials. B. To gain markets for our products. C. To build military bases to protect our
interests around the world. D. To spread Christianity. E. To learn more about the native
cultures of Africa & Asia.

3. Which of the following words contradicts the others? A. Manifest Destiny.
B. Imperialism. C. Expansion. D. The Declaration of Independence.

4. Supporters of US. Imperialism: A. warned that America must become a colonial power to
compete in the rush for world markets. B. believed it was Americas duty to take the benefits
of civilization to backwards countries. C. included missionaries wanting to spread Christianity
. D. all the above.

5. Which of the following terms is defined as an aggressive foreign policy combined with
extreme patriotism? A. Jingoism. B. Jangoism. C. Ringoism. D. I gotta Peeism.

6. TRUE / FALSE Theodore Roosevelt was a great supporter of US. expansionism.

7. Anti-imperialists pointed out that imperialism was: A. morally wrong.
B. more expensive than simply trading with foreign countries.
C. against our countrys tradition of self-government. D. all the above.

8. William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer supported war with Spain for which of the
following reasons? A. They were greatly disturbed by the mistreatment of the Cubans by the
Spanish. B. They believed America had a duty to spread the "benefits of civilization". C.
They would make money if America went to war. D. none of the above.

9. Which of the following best describes Pres. McKinley's attitude towards war with Spain? A.
Being a strong imperialist, he pushed actively for war. B. Being an isolationist he did
everything in his power to avoid war. C. Although he was against war, he realized the
Congress and the public wanted it and so reluctantly asked Congress to declare war against
Spain. D. He had no feeling one- way or the other

10. The first battle of the Spanish-American War was fought in: A. Cuba.
B. Philippines. C. Puerto Rico. D. Guam.

11. The Spanish-American War was called the "Splendid Little War" because:
A. it was short. B. not many Americans died. C. it resulted in great gains for the Americans.
D. It established the US. as a world power. E. all the above.

12. The Spanish mistreatment of which of its colonies most angered the American public? A.
Philippines. B. Puerto Rico. C. Guam. D. Cuba

13. An economic motive for overseas expansion was to: A. spread democratic beliefs. B.
expand trade and open new markets. C. learn about other cultures. D. Christianize foreign
people.

14. The USS Maine was sunk by: A. the Spanish. B. the Cubans who hoped the Americans
would blame the Spanish for its sinking. C. an accident. D. none of the above.

15. An example of Yellow Journalism would be a newspaper headline that stated: A. US Forces
Defeat Spanish in Philippines. B. The USS Maine Explodes in Havana Harbor. C.
China Opens Its Doors to World Trade. D. Spanish Soldiers in Cuba Butcher Helpless
Women and Children!!!

16. As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US: A. gained island colonies in both the
Atlantic and the Pacific. B. became viewed as a major power by other countries of the world.
C. began to debate the merits of Imperialism. D. all the above.

17. A person who supported the belief of "White Man's Burden" would agree with which of the
following statements: A. The US must obtain a piece of the imperialist pie to protect our
economic interests. B. America has a duty to uplift and civilize the backward cultures of the
world. C. American jobs depend upon increasing our markets overseas. D. Isolationism is
the only answer to Americas problems.

18. An example of imperialism would be a nation: A. trading with its neighbors.
B. settling peacefully disputes with its neighbors. C. militarily replacing a ruler of a foreign
country . D. all the above.


19. Protectorate A. China was carved up into these by
European powers during the late 1800s.

20. Social Darwinism B. Forbade further .European colonization
of the Western Hemisphere.

21. Imperialism C. A country that is technically free, but
under the control of another.

22. Spheres of Influence D. Debate over this issue divided
Americans in 1898.

23. Monroe Doctrine E. Countries, like animals, live in a world
ruled by, survival of the fittest.


24. Which of the following was a cause of the Spanish-American War?
A. yellow journalism. B. The sinking of the Maine. C. Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough
Riders victory on San Juan Hill. D. all but C.

25. Emilio Aguinaldo: A. assisted the US in fighting the Spanish in the Philippines. B. desired
independence for Filipinos. C. began a guerrilla war against the US when it was decided we
would make a colony out of the Philippines. D. all the above.

26. Anti-Imperialists believed: A. Imperialism violated the Declaration of Independence.
B. America's economic needs required expansion. C. Washington's advice of avoiding
entangling alliances was outdated. D. Spanish treatment of its colonies demanded US
intervention.


27. Teddy Roosevelt A. Spanish Governor of Cuba. Nicknamed
the Butcher.

28. Capt. Alfred Mahan B. ended Americas protectorate control
over Cuba.

29. George Dewy C. hero of the Battle of San Juan Hill.

30. Valeriano Weyler D. wrote, The Influence of Sea Power
Upon History.

31. Fidel Castro E. hero of the battle of Manila Bay.



32. TRUE / FALSE One reason given by imperialists for the annexation of the Philippines was
that if we did not control them, another country would.

33. TRUE / FALSE Spheres of Influence were set up by European countries in China to
allow them to monopolize trade in those areas.

34. Today Cuba is: A. off-limits to US civilians. B. a communist dictatorship.
C. a close ally of the US. D. the site of a US Naval base. E. all but C.

35. TRUE/ FALSE Of the four islands the US gained as a result of the Spanish-American War,
we now have control of only Guam and Puerto Rico.

36. TRUE / FALSE An isolationist would have supported the United States attack on Saddam
Hussein in Iraq 2003


Using the map provided match the following description with the proper letter. Some
letters are used more than once.

37. This country helped the US fight the Spanish hoping for its independence, but turned on us
when we decided to rule it instead.

38. A battle here helped Teddy Roosevelt gain national attention.

39. This country was the focus of the Open Door Policy.

40. This country, freed in the Spanish-American War, was an example of a US. protectorate until
1959, when a communist revolution occurred.

41. This is Guam.

42. This country was created by a US sponsored revolt against Columbia.

43. This is Puerto Rico.

44. The USS Maine was sunk here.

45. Disease and Guerrilla war killed 4,000 Americans here.

46. This country built the Great White Fleet..

47. The greatest engineering feat of its time is located here.

48. This country controlled Panama until 1901.

49. This country issued the Open Door Policy

50. This country was the 2
nd
choice for a transoceanic canal.

51. The Boxer Rebellion occurred here



52. Teddy Roosevelt A. I assisted in building the Panama Canal
by eliminating disease carrying mosquitoes

53. Sec of State John Hay B. I wrote the Open Door notes to
European countries regarding China

54. Dr. William Gorgas C. Speak softly, but carry a big stick

55. William McKinley D. My assassination in 1901 caused Teddy
Roosevelt to become President


56. TRUE / FALSE The Great White Fleet was the nickname for the Spanish Navy that
Admiral Dewey was able to defeat in a single afternoon at Manila Bay.

57. Which of the following is not associated with the Spanish-American War? A. The Battle of
San Juan Hill. B. The annexation of Puerto Rico. C. The Boxer Rebellion. D. Remember
the Maine.

58. Which of the following quotes are not associated with Teddy Roosevelt?
A. I took the Canal Zone. B. Speak softly, but carry a big stick. C. We hold these truths to
be self-evident, all men are created equal. D. President McKinley has the backbone of a
chocolate clair.