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US History Imperialism Test 8

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History Test 8 (Us Imperialism) K-12 to University (USA History) USA — Us Imperialism USA History Standards & AP
What is this test? for History practice (US/World/State), USA — K-12 to University (USA History) level, USA — Us Imperialism.
For all levels (Elementary to University) studying History in the USA
Section: History Test 8 (Us Imperialism) · Education: K-12 to University · Part: History Test 8 (Us Imperialism) · Country: USA · Region: USA — Us Imperialism

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
What was the Spanish war?
A) 1898 four-month war
B) Long war
C) Naval defeat
D) Stalemate
Question 2
Who wanted Hawaii?
A) Natives
B) Planters and navy
C) British
D) Japanese
Question 3
When was Platt gone?
A) 1901
B) 1920
C) 1934 repeal
D) 1959
Question 4
When was Mahan's book?
A) 1880
B) 1900
C) 1910
D) 1890
Question 5
What is Puerto Rico today?
A) Commonwealth
B) State
C) Independent
D) Colony
Question 6
What was Moral Diplomacy?
A) Bribes
B) Wilson democratic values
C) Threats
D) Isolation
Question 7
Provide the definition of Guam today:
A) State
B) Independent
C) US territory
D) Japanese
Question 8
Provide the definition of the Foraker Act:
A) Statehood
B) Independence
C) Free trade
D) 1900 Puerto Rico rule
Question 9
Which term means "1915 to 1934 Marines"?
A) Haiti occupation
B) the Spanish war
C) the Philippine war
D) the Open Door
Question 10
What best defines Clark Memorandum?
A) War plan
B) 1928 no-intervention note
C) Trade pact
D) Loan deal
Question 11
What best defines American Samoa?
A) State
B) Independent
C) US territory
D) British
Question 12
Provide the definition of Nicaragua occupation:
A) Brief visit
B) No troops
C) Annexation
D) 1912 to 1933 Marines
Question 13
What best defines the London Naval pact?
A) 1930 fleet limits
B) Trade deal
C) War plan
D) Wall treaty
Question 14
Provide the definition of the Jones Act 1916:
A) Statehood
B) Philippine promise
C) Free trade
D) Navy base
Question 15
What best defines the Roosevelt Corollary?
A) No action
B) European rule
C) 1904 police role
D) Asian focus
Question 16
Provide the definition of Guantanamo:
A) State park
B) City
C) Prison only
D) Cuba base lease
Question 17
Provide the definition of Jones-Shafroth:
A) 1917 PR citizenship
B) Statehood
C) Independence
D) Free trade
Question 18
Which term means "1916 Villa hunt"?
A) the Spanish war
B) Pershing's chase
C) the Philippine war
D) the Open Door
Question 19
What best defines the Canal Zone?
A) Panama city
B) Colombian port
C) US-controlled strip
D) Navy base only
Question 20
Which of these did Insular decide?
A) Full rights
B) No rights
C) Statehood soon
D) Partial Constitution

About This Test

For Elementary to University (USA) — U.S. History from Colonial to modern era and World History across ancient to contemporary, including state history and AP. Section: History, USA.

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