AnswersPARTA - EVP PGCPS WORLD HISTORY CR FALL2026 - 792283Lesson 2- American Imperialism

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Which best explains why many Americans criticized the Spanish-American War?

A
They wanted the United States to focus on matters on the home front.
B
They thought the United States should remain neutral in world affairs.
C
They worried the United States would be drawn into a larger war.
D
They believed the United States should pursue territory closer to home.
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The United States helped plantation owners revolt against Hawaii’s queen by

A
sending soldiers to Hawaii.
B
banning imports from Hawaii.
C
lending money to plantation owners.
D
supplying ammunition to plantation owners.
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Which explains the primary motivations behind the United States’ intervention in Cuba in 1898?

A
The US sought to defend its eastern border from attack and drive Spain from power in the Americas.
B
The US sought to defend its plantation settlers who had moved to Cuba and remove Britain from power in the Americas.
C
The US sought to protect its belief in democracy and remove Britain from power in the Americas.
D
The US sought to protect its business investments and remove Spain from power in the Americas.
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Which describes a similarity between Puerto Rico and Guam after the Spanish-American War?

A
They both achieved independence from the United States.
B
They both became territories of the United States.
C
They both remained territories of Spain.
D
They both achieved independence from Spain.
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Which best describes the difference of opinion over the annexation of Hawaii?

A
Some leaders felt annexation would help the US control the Philippines, while others argued it was unnecessary.
B
Some leaders felt annexation would help Hawaii’s queen, while others argued it would weaken her position.
C
Some leaders felt annexation would benefit both countries, while others argued it was illegal.
D
Some leaders felt annexation was expensive but necessary, while others argued that Hawaii had few Americans.
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The political cartoon shows Uncle Sam teaching a class.Which criticism of US foreign policy is shown in the political cartoon?

Question illustration
A
The US should not be open to ideas from foreign cultures.
B
The US should not annex foreign territories against their will.
C
The US should not sign trade agreements with foreign territories.
D
The US should not educate residents of foreign territories.
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What territories did the United States gain control over as a result of the Spanish-American War?

A
Guam, the Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico
B
Spain, Cuba, Hawaii, Panama
C
Colombia, Panama, Cuba, the Philippines
D
Cuba, Spain, Hawaii , Alaska
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Why did US influence in Hawaii increase during the 1800s? Check all that apply.The US sent its military to Hawaii to overthrow the queen.US settlers purchased land in order to start plantations.US plantation owners dominated Hawaiian politics.The US encouraged residents to vacation in Hawaii.The US began to import many goods from Hawaii.The US negotiated a deal to buy Hawaii from Spain.

A
The US sent its military to Hawaii to overthrow the queen.
B
US settlers purchased land in order to start plantations.
C
US plantation owners dominated Hawaiian politics.
D
The US encouraged residents to vacation in Hawaii.
E
The US began to import many goods from Hawaii.
F
The US negotiated a deal to buy Hawaii from Spain.
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Which describes a similarity between Puerto Rico and Guam after the Spanish-American War?

A
They both achieved independence from the United States.
B
They both became territories of the United States.
C
They both remained territories of Spain.
D
They both achieved independence from Spain.
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Health in Panama improved as a result of construction of the Panama Canal because doctors protected laborers by

A
working to eliminate tropical diseases.
B
demanding medical education be available.
C
insisting on more healthcare funding.
D
working to improve drinking water.
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How did Filipino leaders respond to the Philippines becoming a US territory?

A
They requested economic aid.
B
They requested statehood.
C
They sought protection from Spain.
D
They started a rebellion.
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Read the excerpt from a New York newspaper about the United States’ purchase of Alaska.Cash! Cash! Cash! - Cash paid for cast off territory. . . . Any impoverished monarchs retiring from the colonization business may find a good purchaser by addressing William H. Seward, Post Office, Washington D.C.

A
Alaska is too large to purchase.
B
Alaska should be sold to other countries.
C
Alaska has few natural resources.
D
Alaska is land that no one wants.
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Read the quote from President William McKinley.There was nothing left for us to do but to take them all, and to educate the Filipinos, and uplift and civilize and Christianize them, and by God’s grace do the very best we could by them.

A
in favor of annexing new territories.
B
against annexing new territories.
C
in favor of helping domestic countries.
D
against helping foreign countries.
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President Theodore Roosevelt’s “speak softly and carry a big stick” foreign policy was based on

A
intimidation and punishment.
B
intimidation and invasion.
C
diplomacy and influence.
D
diplomacy and annexation.
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The United States intervened in Cuba in 1898 to help it gain independence from

A
Spain.
B
Britain.
C
Russia.
D
France.
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Which explains the primary motivations behind the United States’ intervention in Cuba in 1898?

A
The US sought to defend its eastern border from attack and drive Spain from power in the Americas.
B
The US sought to defend its plantation settlers who had moved to Cuba and remove Britain from power in the Americas.
C
The US sought to protect its belief in democracy and remove Britain from power in the Americas.
D
The US sought to protect its business investments and remove Spain from power in the Americas.
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A
trade
B
tourism
C
democracy
D
security
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The United States bought Alaska in 1867 to

A
keep Russia from expanding toward the US mainland.
B
stop other countries from taking over the territory.
C
control the territory’s abundance of resources.
D
open a critical trade route with the Far East.
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What event involving the Maine motivated the United States to go to war with Spain?

A
It exploded in Cuba.
B
It was hijacked in the Philippines.
C
It exploded in Panama.
D
It was hijacked in Puerto Rico.
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A
Cuba
B
Panama
C
the Philippines
D
Puerto Rico

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