U.S Imperialism

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

The idea that the European peoples had a unique duty to "civilize" the non-white races of the world has often been referred to as:

• The Scramble for Africa
• Social Darwinism
• Manifest Destiny
• The White Man's Burden

A settlement on foreign land is known as a

• colony

• empire

• "mother" country

• alliance

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What was the American policy of territorial integrity for china and equal access to china for western powers?

• Boxer Rebellion
• Open Door Policy
• America First Policy
• Opium War

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

US entered war to gain control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines in this war...

• Rico War

• Spanish American War

• War on terrorism

• Island war

Define "partition."

• The action of dividing or being divided into pieces.

• To put or bring together so as to form a unit.

• The action of becoming larger or more extensive.

• To burst and force a way through.

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?

• Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiate
• Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.
• Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.
• Never back down when there is conflict.

Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States? 

• It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory
• It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other
• It increased Canada's military capability.
• It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans