06 Imperialism & World War I

Which of the following would be considered an example of imperialism?

• Conquering a territory to access it's oil reserves.

• Signing a treaty to agree to defend another country.

• Ignoring the murder of people by their own government based upon their religious beliefs.

Why did many people disagree with the decision to acquire Alaska?

• People believed Alaska had no value.

• Americans feared it was too far away for us to properly govern the territory.

• Politicians feared the natives of Alaska would rebel against American control.

What event led to the U.S. declaration of war on Spain in 1898?

• The explosion aboard the USS Maine.

• The Zimmerman Note

• Spain attacked the Panama Canal.

Why did some people in the United States oppose the idea of U.S. expansion to overseas territories such as the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico?

• They believed that owning overseas territories would cost too much money.

• They believed that imperialism was a violation of America’s democratic principles.

• They did not believe in the expansion of the military.

Which of the following BEST explains why the the United States wanted to build the Panama Canal?

• To make transportation of trade and naval ships between the oceans more efficient.

• The U.S. believed the people of Panama were inferior to Americans, and they did not deserve to build the canal.

• To take land away from Brazil, who was the strongest country in the region.

How did the United States gain access to Panama for the construction of a canal?

• The U.S. helped Panama gain their independence in exchange for construction rights.

• The U.S. bought the land from Colombia.

• The U.S. acquired Panama as part of the treaty ending the Spanish-American War.

How did construction crews limit their exposure to tropical diseases spread by mosquitoes?

• They drained swamps and sprayed bug killer

• They introduced a genetically modified mosquito that did not carry diseases.

• They built enormous mosquito nets that covered the entire work site.

Which of the following describes President Roosevelt’s policy towards Latin America.

• He used military force to make Latin American countries do as we said.

• He built up economic relationships with Latin American countries so they would feel obligated to help the U.S.

• He convinced Latin American countries to become democracies.

What event has been credited with the start of World War I?

• The formation of secret alliances.

• The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand.

• The sinking of passenger ships by German U-boats.

Which of the following countries were original members of the Allied Powers?

• Great Britain

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary