Imperialism

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

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Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?

• The rebellion took place in Japan.

• The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.

• The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.

• The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

The Monroe Doctrine prevented Europe from taking over countries in __________________

• North America only

• South America only

• Asia

• North and South America

During US imperialism, the US wanted Hawaii for what reason?

• sugar
• oil
• pineapple
• gold

What territories did the US gain as a result of its victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War?

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama
• Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba
• Puerto Rico, Panama, Haiti

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

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Which African nations remained free from European control?

• Liberia and Ethiopia
• the Congo and South Africa
• India and Pakistan
• East and West Germany

What was the main economic reason for imperialism?

• to gain raw materials and new markets
• to spread Christianity to other regions
• to show their national pride
• to build factories and canals

What nation was Cuba rebelling against?

• Spain
• Germany
• Austria
• Portugal

Which country completed the Panama Canal?

• France
• United States
• Germany
• Britain