Day 15 Imperialism

Which of the following was NOT a motive for American imperialism at the end of the 1800s?

• Desire for new markets.

• Desire for natural resources.

• Increase naval power.

• Create a global system of public schools.

This political cartoon would be most associated with American takeover of what country?

• Alaska

• Philippines

• Hawaii

• Dallas

Which statement best summarizes America’s acquisition of Alaska?

• Alaska was purchased from Russia for 7.2 million dollars.

• American Marines invaded and defeated Russian forces.

• Donald Trump made a HUGE deal with Vladimir Putin.

• Canada ceded Alaska to the United States in return for fishing rights.

In 1890, Captain Mahan, a lecturer in Naval history and the president of the United States Naval College , published The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783, a revolutionary analysis of the importance of naval power as a factor in the rise of the British Empire. two years later, he completed a supplementary volume, The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire.

Mahan's books influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by--

• advocating overseas expansion

• emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs

• demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade

• arguing against forming overseas alliances

What is cultural superiority?

• you believe you are inferior

• idea that one ethnic subset is inherently better than all others

• hip hop

• i dont know