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 poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

• superior to other cultures
• misunderstood by Americans
• the oldest culture in the world
• a replica of Ancient Greek culture

The argument that the human species improves when more intelligent and resourceful people thrive and prosper, while weak and stupid people die out, is referred to as:

• Social Darwinism
• Social Gospel
• Linnaean Model
• Pinnacle of Creation

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

What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion?

• To kill all foreigners through hand to hand combat
• To rid the country of British influence by means of a boxing tournament
• To get rid of foreigners by killing all those who would not leave, especially Christian Missionaries

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

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

Who was the leader of the Philippine Insurrection (Bolo War) against the US?

• William Taft
• William McKinley
• Emilio Aguinaldo
• Valeriano Weyler