American Imperialism Test 7th Grade Social Studies Name:______________________________________ Period:_____________________________________ Date:_______________________________________ Part I: MULTIPLE CHOICE (20 points)

) For the next 10 questions, circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. (2 points each) 6. Established in 1889 to promote economic and political ties between countries of the Western 1. The United States acquired Alaska in 1867 Hemisphere: through: a. Treaty of Mexico City a. purchase b. Union of American States b. trade c. Pan-American Union c. diplomatic treaty d. Organization of Western Nations d. conquest 7. Speak softly and carry a big stick most closely 2. This warship parked in Panama to show support describes: for a revolt against Colombia: a. Moral Diplomacy a. USS Arizona b. Roosevelt Corollary b. USS Nashville c. Trickle Down Diplomacy c. USS Miami d. Dollar Diplomacy d. USS Maine 8. Cavalry regiment instrumental in winning the 3. The Treaty of Kanagawa: Battle of San Juan Hill: a. marked the end of war between the USA a. Rough Riders and Japan. b. Eighth Cavalry b. established Japan as an American c. 82nd Maine protectorate d. San Juan 21st c. finalized the transfer of Alaska from Russia. 9. The loss of a warship in Cuba set off a flurry of d. established trade between America and accusations in newspapers known as: Japan. a. Belligerent Press. b. Evidence Based Analysis. 4. American expansionism was fueled by: c. Yellow Journalism. a. Social Darwinism d. Propaganda. b. a desire to Christianize foreign lands. c. US competition with other great powers. 10. The Jones Act established Puerto Rico as: d. all of the above a. an American protectorate b. a Spanish protectorate 5. America was economically motivated to expand c. an independent nation due to: d. an American territory a. a lack of agricultural resources b. a need for more workers c. a desire to open new markets for goods. d. none of the above Score:______/86

Part II: Map Matching (36 points) For the next 9 questions, write the name of the territory from the word bank in the blank space provided (2 points) AND circle and label the country on the map (2 points). Each question is worth 4 points.

Word Bank

Spain

United States

Cuba Panama

Puerto Rico Hawaii

Alaska Philippines

Japan

1. Land acquired by the United States from Russia:________________________________________________ 2. Commodore Perry arrived here in order to open up new trade markets:______________________________ 3. An isthmus ideal for connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans:___________________________________ 4. Signed the Treaty of Paris marking its defeat:__________________________________________________ 5. Land annexed by the United States under pressure from sugar farmers:______________________________ 6. Sight of the infamous explosion of the USS Maine:______________________________________________ 7. Became an imperialist power at the end of the 19th Century:_______________________________________ 8. Land annexed by the USA after America supported its independence fighters_________________________ 9. The Foraker Act established a new government for this land:______________________________________

Part III: ESSAY (30 points) Choose 1 of the following questions and answer it in three paragraphs (introduction, body, conclusion) in the space provided. Make sure to use historical examples when appropriate! 1. The United States expanded through several different methods. Choose two ways in which the United States expanded and explain how these methods increased Americas presence abroad USING AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE PER METHOD. 2. During this era of American Imperialism, the United States greatly expanded its influence in Latin America. Choose two of the following terms and explain how they expanded American influence in Latin America: 1.) Roosevelt Corollary 2.) Dollar Diplomacy 3.) Moral Diplomacy USING AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE PER FORM OF DIPLOMACY. 3. There are several hypotheses for why the United States invaded Cuba in 1898. Choose one possible hypothesis and explain why this is the probable cause for the United States invading Cuba USING AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE FROM YOUR CHOSEN HYPOTHESIS.

Extra Credit Answer the following question in the space provided: 1. American territorial acquisitions in the Pacific were seen as stepping stones into what nations markets? (2 points) ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________