#1
Which U.S. president is often associated with the term 'Manifest Destiny'?
James K. Polk
ExplanationJames K. Polk is associated with Manifest Destiny.
#2
The purchase of what territory doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
ExplanationThe Louisiana Territory doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803.
#3
Who was the American president during the Spanish-American War?
William McKinley
ExplanationWilliam McKinley was the American president during the Spanish-American War.
#4
Which territory did the United States acquire as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
California
ExplanationCalifornia was acquired through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
#5
Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
Theodore Roosevelt
ExplanationTheodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War.
#6
Which event in 1898 precipitated the Spanish-American War?
The sinking of the USS Maine
ExplanationThe sinking of the USS Maine precipitated the Spanish-American War.
#7
Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War and granted the United States control over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines?
Treaty of Paris
ExplanationThe Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish-American War and granted the U.S. control over several territories.
#8
Who was the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii before it was overthrown in 1893?
Queen Liliʻuokalani
ExplanationQueen Liliʻuokalani was the last monarch of Hawaii before its overthrow in 1893.
#9
Which event led to the United States acquiring the Panama Canal Zone?
The Spanish-American War
ExplanationThe Spanish-American War led to the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone.
#10
Which of the following territories did the United States acquire through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848?
California
ExplanationCalifornia was acquired through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.
#11
Who authored 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History', an influential book that advocated for naval power as the key to national dominance?
Alfred Thayer Mahan
ExplanationAlfred Thayer Mahan authored 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History'.
#12
What was the term used to describe the policy that aimed to keep European powers out of the Americas but also pledged that the United States would not interfere in the internal affairs of European nations?
Monroe Doctrine
ExplanationThe Monroe Doctrine aimed to keep European powers out of the Americas.
#13
Who was the American naval officer instrumental in the opening of Japan to the West in the mid-19th century?
Matthew Perry
ExplanationMatthew Perry was instrumental in opening Japan to the West.
#14
Who coined the term 'spheres of influence' in the context of international relations?
John Hay
ExplanationJohn Hay coined the term 'spheres of influence'.
#15
Who was the American naval officer known for his exploration of the Mississippi River and the American West?
Zebulon Pike
ExplanationZebulon Pike was known for exploring the Mississippi River and the American West.
#16
Who was the U.S. Secretary of State responsible for negotiating the Alaska Purchase with Russia in 1867?
William H. Seward
ExplanationWilliam H. Seward negotiated the Alaska Purchase with Russia.