Beginning of American Imperialism

What is imperialism?

• belief that one race is superior to others
• theory that those who are fittest for survival enjoy wealth and success and are superior to others
• belief that people's greatest loyalty should be to a nation of people who share a common culture and history.
• policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, and/or socially.

What is the meaning of the statement, “The sun never sets upon the British empire?”     

•  Great Britain was the largest trading country in Europe. 
• Great Britain had the most colonies in Africa and Asia.
• Great Britain had the strongest navy in the world.
• Great Britain had colonies spread throughout all areas of the world.

In 1900 the United States declared an Open Door Policy that reflected which of the following beliefs?

• The Chinese were secretly negotiating trade privileges with European countries.
• All countries should have equal trading rights in China. 
•  Japan might conquer China and cut off all foreign trade.
• American consumers would be hurt by international trade.

A major goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China was to:

• rid their countries of foreigners
• expand their respective territories
• receive international military support
• restore an absolute monarch to the throne
  

Which of the following was NOT a reason for US Imperialism?

• Raw materials

• Power

• Social Darwinism

• To spread disease

When one country takes over another

• Imperialism

• Manifest destiny

• Communism

• Democracy

Who did the US fight in the Spanish American War?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Mexico

Angry citizens known as "Boxers" attacked foreigners in this country

• Japan

• Korea

• Soviet Union

• China

Sensationalized reporting that eventually led to the Spanish American War was called this

• Blue journalism

• Green journalism

• Yellow journalism

• Red journalism

The Spanish American War only lasted

• 4 months

• 4 years

• 4 days

• 4 hours