IMPERIALISM
Jeopardy
Vocab
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Final Jeopardy
VOCAB for $100
One form of imperialism is the extension of a nation's
political and economic power
through the acquisition of territory. Which of the following
conflicts involved THIS FORM OF American imperialism?
A The Civil War
B The Spanish-American War
C World War I
D World War II
VOCAB for $100
The correct answer is B
VOCAB for $200
The United States’ policy of acting as an international
police force in the Western
Hemisphere can be traced back to the early 1900s and
the —
A Marshall Plan.
B Roosevelt Corollary.
C Open Door Notes.
D Dawes Plan.
VOCAB for $200
The correct answer is B.
One of the PRIMARY reasons for the United States
to build the Panama Canal was to —
A force transcontinental railroads to reduce their
rates.
B decrease the United States Navy’s sailing time
between the Atlantic and the Pacific.
C fulfill obligations under a treaty with the French.
D protect the environment and native cultures of
the Central American countries.
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VOCAB for $300
B is the correct answer.
VOCAB for $400
The policy of “speak
softly and carry a big
stick” symbolizes
America’s interests
in —
A Asia.
B Latin America.
C The mid-Pacific.
D Europe.
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The correct answer is B.
VOCAB for $500
The Roosevelt Corollary, which said that the United
States would intervene when countries in the
Western Hemisphere became unstable, was an
“extension” made by President —
A Theodore Roosevelt to the Monroe Doctrine.
B Theodore Roosevelt to the Open Door Policy.
C Franklin Roosevelt to the Good Neighbor Policy.
D Franklin Roosevelt to the Truman Doctrine.
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The correct answer is
A finally not b!!!
VOCAB for $100
The acquisition of the
Hawaiian Islands in 1898 was a
result of United States —
A Imperialism.
B Progressivism.
C Socialism.
D. Communism
D Isolationism.
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The correct
answer is A.
PLACES for $200
Americans in the late 19th century who
favored the annexation of the Hawaiian
Islands MOST commonly supported their
position by pointing out Hawaii’s —
A rich mineral resources.
B highly skilled population.
C industrial strength.
D strategic location.
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THE CORRECT ANSWER IS
D—
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“Remember the Maine” is a memorable slogan and
rallying cry in American
history. The slogan symbolizes the onset of which of the
following wars?
A World War I
B Spanish-American War
C World War II
D Korean War
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THE CORRECT ANSWER
IS B
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Which statement presents a jurisdiction of American
imperialism during the late 19th century?
A. Leaders believed distant territories were important to longterm national security.
B. Leaders believed the country should avoid getting entangled
in European affairs.
C. Leaders believed it was necessary to trade with Europe for
military technology.
D. Leaders believed it was wrong to impose American ideals on
other cultures.
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The correct answer is A.
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In the late 1800’s, why did the United States react to
European colonization by establishing colonies of its own?
A. American leaders believed world powers needed to
establish diplomatic and political relationships.
B. American leaders believed world powers needed to control
territory and natural resources.
C. American leaders wanted to establish the basis of
democratic government.
D. American leaders wanted to protect the rights of native
populations.
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The correct answer is B.
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The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden”
reflects the idea that
A. Asians and Africans were equal to
Europeans
B. Asians and Africans would be grateful for
European help
C. Europeans had a responsibility to improve
the lives of the colonial peoples
D. Europeans had the divine right to rule over
colonies after Dollar Diplomacy
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The correct answer is C
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Throughout the 1800’s, an increased need for both raw
materials and new markets for manufactured goods led
various European nations to pursue policies of
1.imperialism
2.socialism
3.isolationism
4.communism
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The correct answer is 1 .
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Which statement best describes President Theodore
Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward Latin America
in the early 1900’s?
1.The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin
American affairs.
2.The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to
intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.
3.Latin American nations should form an organization to
help them achieve political and economic stability.
4.The United States should give large amounts of financial
aid to help the poor of Latin America.
WAR for $300
The correct answer is 2.
WAR for $400
One important conclusion that can be drawn as a result of
the United States experience in both the Spanish-American
War (1898) and the Persian Gulf War (1991) is that
1.only the President should decide issues of war and peace
2.the media are a powerful influence in shaping American
public opinion toward war
3.the public has little confidence in the ability of the
American military
4.international organizations play a decisive role in
determining the outcome of a war
WAR for $400
The correct answer is 2.
WAR for $500
The correct answer is 1
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Which argument was used to support United States
acquisition of overseas possessions in the late
1800’s?
A. The United States needed to obtain raw
materials and new markets.
B. The spread of Marxist ideas had to be
stopped because they threatened world peace.
C. The United States should be the first world
power to build a colonial empire.
D. The doctrine of Manifest Destiny had
become obsolete.
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Which factor is most closely associated with
the decision of the United States to declare war
on Spain in 1898?
a. isolationist policy
b. labor union pressure
c. yellow journalism
d. unrestricted submarine warfare
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The correct answer is C.
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In 1906, Teddy Roosevelt and Congress enacted
federal laws to protect the consumer. This act was
passed to ensure the quality of food and medication
prior to consumption. What was it called?
A. The Meat and Drug Act
B. The Pure Food and Drug Act
C. Government Regulations Act
D. Mann-Elkins Act.
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The correct answer is B.
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Reasons for U.S. interest in the annexation of the Hawaiian
islands included:
A. a desire to gain large amounts of sugar that were
produced in Hawaii
B. the importance of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as a "coaling
station" for U.S. ships crossing the Pacific Ocean
C. the desire of American missionaries to spread
Christianity to the Hawaiian people
D. all of the above
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The correct answer is D.
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$400
Select the correct sequence or order of U.S. Presidents
from the following lists:
A. Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, William
McKinley, William Howard Taft
B. Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, William
McKinley, William Howard Taft
C. William Howard Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow
Wilson, William McKinley
D. William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William
Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson
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The correct answer is D.
EVENTS for $500
The Roosevelt Corollary proclaimed:
A. that the U.S. would be, in effect, the "Big Brother" of
the western hemisphere
B. that the U.S. claimed the right to exclusive trading
rights with China and Japan
C. that the U.S. welcomed European intrusion into the
western hemisphere
D. none of these
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The Correct answer is A
Imperialism for $100
Why was building the Panama Canal
important?
A. It made travel between the Pacific
and Atlantic Oceans more efficient.
B. It protected business interest in Panama.
C. It proved that the United States was
the world police.
D. It improved foreign relations with
nations around the world.
Imperialism for $100
The correct answer is A.
Imperialism for $200
IMPERIALISM
MAINE EXPLOSION
The terms listed above are:
A. effects of the war
B. causes of the war
YELLOW JOURNALISM
DE LOME LETTER
C. Political scandals
D. Spanish atrocities
Imperialism for $200
The correct answer is B.
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In 1898, what international conflict occurred?
A. Cuban was in a revolution for their independence
B. World War I started
C. the eruption of the Spanish-American War
D. Havana became part of Cuba
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C is the correct answer.
Imperialism for $400
American foreign policy in the late 1800’s and
early 1900’s was influenced by ALL of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Roosevelt Corollary.
B. Dollar Diplomacy.
C. Monroe Doctrine.
D. Laissez-faire
Imperialism for $400
The correct answer is d.
Imperialism for $500
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The main theme of the Roosevelt Corollary was:
A. The neighbors of the United States could not
enter entangling agreements with foreign
governments.
B. The United States would establish itself as a
world power
C. The United States would protect its neighbors
against any foreign aggression.
D. All of the above.
Imperialism for $500
D is the correct answer.
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Final Jeopardy
He was the first Progressive President of the United
States. He also advocated a “Square Deal” for
Americans. He switched parties and ran for
President as a 3rd party Bull Moose candidate.
Who was this man?
Final Jeopardy Answer
Who was Teddy Roosevelt?