Ch.6 Imperalism

The belief that some societies are better than others.

• Social Darwinism

• Expansionism

• Militarism

• Colonialism

Exaggerated stories to sell newspapers.

• Industrialism

• Militarism

• Yellow Journalism

• Imperialism

Why did industrialized countries seek to set up colonies or "spheres of influence" in less developed countries?

• For vacation destinations

• Their countries were overpopulated

• 3rd world countries were exotic

• They wanted raw materials and new markets

What forced the US's hand that made them declare war on Spain?

• Poor treatment of the Cubans

• Sinking of the USS Maine

• the Zimmerman Telegram

• They needed Spanish gold

What was built to allow American commercial and war ships to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific more quickly?

• The Rio Grande
• The Snake River
• The Gulf of Mexico
• The Panama Canal

For what reason did the US begin a policy of imperialism?

• To gain raw materials for industry

• To create military bases around the globe

• To develop markets to sell goods

• All of these

What did the Treaty of Paris of 1898 do?

• Ended the Spanish-American War.

• Ended the Philippine-American War.

• Ended World War I.

• Ended the French Revolution.

The Platt Amendment:

• Gave U.S. ability to intervene in Cuba.
• Gave U.S. ability to intervene in the Philippines.
• Gave U.S. ability to intervene in China.
• Is not a real thing.

Who resigned from his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to organize the Rough Riders?

• William McKinley

• William H. Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which of the following factors contributed to the Boxer Rebellion?

• Poor treatment of foreigners by Chinese leaders

• The breaking of the alliances between Russia and China

• Chinese nationalists' anger at foreign involvement in the country

• American socialism and its effects on China