American Imperialism: Grade 6
Explore the causes, events, and effects of American imperialism at the turn of the 20th century with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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American Imperialism: Grade 6
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following was a reason for American expansion overseas during the age of imperialism?
To spread democracy around the world
To gain new markets for American products
To find new sources of labor for factories
To reduce the power of European nations
2. The Spanish-American War resulted in the United States gaining control over which of the following territories?
Canada and Mexico
Hawaii and Alaska
Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
France and Germany
3. The idea that stronger nations have the right to control weaker nations is called .
4. The United States built the to create a shorter shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
5. Many Americans supported imperialism because they believed it would bring democracy and civilization to other parts of the world.
True
False
6. The people living in territories controlled by the United States always welcomed American rule.
True
False
7. What was the Open Door Policy, and what was its purpose?
8. Explain one positive and one negative effect of American imperialism on the territories it acquired.