Imperialism

By 1900, Europe had conquered every African nation except ____.

• Liberia

• Congo

• Nigeria

• Kenya

Which of the following was not one of the 3 factors that led many Americans to support the idea of American imperialism?

• a desire for military strength

• a desire for new markets

• Social Darwinism

• Anglo-Saxonism

Admiral ______ was an outspoken imperialist who wrote a best-selling book that convinced many people that America needed a strong navy.

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Alfred Mahan

• William Seward

• Sanford Dole

According to The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, America needed to do all of the following except _____.

• establish naval bases in the Caribbean

• build a canal through Panama

• acquire Hawaii

• acquire Alaska

______ is the belief that English-speaking nations are superior and destined to dominate the planet.

• Anglo-Saxonism

• Nativism

• Social Darwinism

• Manifest Destiny

Which of the following is FALSE about America's acquisition of Alaska?

• The deal was made by William Seward.

• Alaska was purchased from Russia.

• America bought Alaska for $7.2 million.

• The deal was praised by politicians and the media.

Who was the first Americans to settle in Hawaii?

• American merchants

• American whalers

• American missionaries

• American jugglers

American settlers first learned that Hawaii was perfect for growing _____.

• coconuts

• sugar

• pineapples

• brussel spouts

Several planters led by _____ forced the Hawaiian king to sign a new constitution which greatly limited his power.

• Martin Del Monte

• Sanford Dole

• Fred Chiquita

• Betty Crocker

_____ tried to restore the Hawaiian monarchy to power with the "Hawaii for Hawaiians" campaign.

• King Kamehameha

• Queen Keauluohi

• King Kalakaua

• Queen Liliuokalani