The New Imperialism (15.1)

What form of imperialism did the United States use in Latin America?

• direct rule

• indirect rule

• sphere of influence

• protectorate

Under which type of imperial rule would Westerners run the government within a colony?

• sphere of influence

• protectorate

• indirect rule

• direct rule

One way in which imperialism changed the economic lives of colonized people was

• by giving them money in exchange for goods manufactured in Asia

• by making them grow cash crops instead of food for themselves

• by making them grow more food to feed the increased numbers of workers

• by encouraging them to buy into Westerners' businesses

What military advantages helped Western nations dominate much of the world in the late 1800s?

• Maxim machine guns, repeating rifles, and steam-driven warships

• cannons and automatic rifles

• chemical and biological weapons

• airplanes and armored tanks

What Western belief did direct rule of a colony reflect?

• survival of the fittest

• colonial people were incapable of ruling themselves

• colonial people's cultures were inferior to European culture

• Social Darwinism

What territory did the United States claim during the new imperialism?

• Mexico

• Canada

• the Philippines

• Hawai'i

Which of the following BEST summarizes the causes of imperialism in the late 1800s?

• Westerners wanted to help.

• Westerners wanted to attract non-Western workers for their new industrial factories.

• Westerners wanted to conquer as much land as they could because they needed more territory.

• Westerners wanted to spread Christianity, gain raw materials, sell manufactured goods, and compete with other countries.

Why was the acquisition of islands in the Pacific important to Western imperialist countries?

• The islands were valuable for exotic resources not found in other colonies.

• The islands were used as bases for merchant and naval ships to stop and refuel and take on supplies.

• The islands made for exotic locations for Westerners to vacation.

• The islands were used as penal colonies for criminals in the home country.

How were Western nations able to expand their control over Asia and Africa so quickly?

• They adopted the traditions of the local people that they conquered.

• Their reliance on enslaved people gave them enough manpower to conquer Asian and African territory.

• They had strong governments, advanced economies and technology, and military power.

• They brought industry to Africa and Asia, setting up factories near the sources of resources.

Which European country ruled the greatest number of territories in Africa during the new imperialism?

• Britain

• Portugal

• Germany

• France