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.

Grade 6 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryAmerican Imperialism

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D2.His.3.6-8D2.His.4.6-8

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American HistoryImperialismGrade 6Social Studies

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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.

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