Imperialism: Quiz ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Why did supporters of Manifest Destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism? -
Correct answers✔✔c. The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not
exploit them.
How did the weather affect the building of the Panama Canal? - Correct answers✔✔c. The hot,
humid weather made the work exhausting.
Which region was most affected by President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy? - Correct
answers✔✔c. Latin America
When the United States decided to build a canal across Central America, Panama was - Correct
answers✔✔c. a part of Colombia.
Study the cartoon published in 1898 in support of US expansionism. An eagle with its wings
spread over the United notes under the year 1898. The poster reads, "Ten thousand miles from tip
to tip. Philadelphia Press." What is the significance of the eagle's stance? - Correct answers✔✔a.
The eagle represents the willingness of the United States to use force to protect its territories.
Which of the following was a significant challenge in building the Panama Canal? - Correct
answers✔✔a. Frequent rains caused rivers to flood.
The United States decided to try to build a canal across Panama instead of Nicaragua because: -
Correct answers✔✔d. the land was less expensive and offered a shorter route.