2.1 Motives for Imperialism

Open Ended

What do you think the word 'imperialism' means?

Word Cloud

In 1-2 words, what are some possible reasons that countries, like the United States, sought to expand their power and control over other territories during the Age of Imperialism (1800s)?

Open Ended

Why did the United States assert its power over other countries during the Age of Imperialism?

Multiple Choice

According to the simple equation presented on imperialism, what does gaining more land result in?

• More power

• More enemies

• More resources

• More taxes

Multiple Select

What do you think were the motives for U.S. expansion from 'sea to shining sea' during the 1800s?

• Belief in Manifest Destiny

• Desire for more land and power

• Interest in spreading democracy & American ideals

• Avoiding contact with other nations

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Fill in the blank: The belief that American settlers were entitled to conquer and control North America was known as ___.

Fill in the Blank

Imperialism is a policy in which a stronger nation extends its ___, political, military, and social control over a weaker territory.

Open Ended

How is the United States an example of imperialism?

Draw

Which European country has imperialized all over the world? Circle the country or the flag in the map key.

Draw

Which continent seems to have been almost entirely imperialized throughout world history?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an empire?

• A system where one dominant government oversees smaller territories under its control.

• A country that only trades with its neighbors.

• A nation that avoids contact with other countries.

• A government that only rules within its own borders.

Open Ended

Based on the political cartoon, what message is being conveyed about England's role in imperialism?

Fill in the Blank

The belief that 'superior' nations and cultures will dominate weaker ones is known as ___.

Multiple Choice

Which reason or motivation for imperialism do you believe this political cartoon is showing?

• Desire for new trade markets and natural resources

• Belief in cultural superiority

• Desire for military strength

Multiple Choice

Which reason or motivation for imperialism do you believe this political cartoon is showing?

• Desire for new markets and natural resources

• Belief in cultural superiority

• Desire for military strength

Multiple Choice

Which reason or motivation for imperialism do you believe this political cartoon is showing?

• Desire for new markets and natural resources

• Belief in cultural superiority

• Desire for military strength

Multiple Choice

What is a common effect of imperialism on the culture and individuality of weaker nations?

• They are destroyed

• They are supported

• They are ignored

• They are celebrated

Open Ended

What other dangers do you think 'weaker' nations faced when being imperialized, besides the destruction of their culture?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes anti-imperialists?

• People who supported U.S. control of foreign territories

• People who opposed U.S. control of foreign territories

• People who wanted to expand U.S. territory

• People who were neutral about imperialism

Open Ended

Americans believed that they needed to expand to keep up with European nations, gain greater global dominance, and spread their influence. Do you agree with America's desire to imperialize? Why or why not?

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the motives for imperialism after this lesson?