Imperialism

What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

• Imperialism

• Industrialization

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Mahan's books influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by --

• advocating overseas expansion

• emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs

• demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade

• arguing against forming overseas alliances

Naval Strategist, Wrote The Influence of Sea Power on History, Pushed for the US to become a world power, Pushed to build up the US Navy

• John Paul Jones

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Sandford Dole

• John Hays

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

• Nationalism

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

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

What era is charaterized by Imperialism?

• U.S. Becomes a World Power

• Gilded Age

• WW1

• WW2

What is the main goal of Imperialism?

• To obtain new territory

• To get rid of land

• To lose land

• To eliminate costs