Reasons for Imperialism

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Alaska was purchased from which country for $7.2 Million? France, Russia, China, Canada

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Russia

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Imperialism is __________.

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when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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Which motive for imperialism focused on a missionary purpose for spreading Christianity?

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Religious

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All of the following were reasons for Imperialism EXCEPT: Manifest Destiny, Desire to spread religious beliefs, Desire for new economic markets, Belief in cultural superiority

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Manifest Destiny

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What is Social Darwinism?

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the belief that superior races existed and only the strongest survive

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Rivalry among industrialized nations was an example of which motive (reason) for US imperialism?

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political

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The idea that people living in African and Asian nations were inferior is an example of which motive for imperialism?

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Cultural

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Having locations where ships could refuel or stock up on supplies was which kind of motive?

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military

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The need to have national security and be able to protect US colonies around the world was which type of motive?

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Military

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The need for more markets for manufactured goods and natural resources was an example of which motive?

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economic