Imperialism Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Imperialism? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Which of these is not associated with William Jennings Bryan?
The Scopes Monkey Trial
"Cross of Gold"
When monkeys colonized the island of Scopes, wielding crosses made of gold.
"Imperialism"
Q. If Bryan's audience had a villainous nemesis, which of these works best as their villainous name?
The Feeble Filipinos.
The Rough Riders.
The Juggling Jingoes.
The Ravenous Republicans.
Q. Which of the characters in the Wonderful Wizard of Oz was created as a way to mock William Jennings Bryan?
The Scarecrow because of his inability to understand how his stance on bimetallism could have brought the country to ruin.
Dorothy Gale because of the lucky ruby slippers he always wore when giving his speeches.
The Tin Woodman because his speeches were so boring that his political enemies accused him of having no heart or sense of humor.
The Cowardly Lion because of his desire for peace and independence in Cuba and the Philippines.
Q. How many times did William Jennings Bryan (unsuccessfully) run for president?
6
3
1
He never ran. He just liked to show up to the Democratic Conventions and give longwinded speeches on what was bothering him at the time.
Q. Which of these did Bryan actually succeed at accomplishing?
Proving that he was just as, if not more, manly and buff than Teddy Roosevelt.
Convincing the nation that bimetallism was as important as he had been saying it was for many years.
None of these efforts succeeded; he's been considered one of "America's Biggest Losers."
Ending the U.S.'s imperialist policies in the Philippines.