American Imperialism (Intro to Sp-Am War) Part 1

Which of the following terms refers to a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

• Progressive

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Jingoism

Which of the following positions in the United States government is principally concerned with foreign policy?

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of Treasury

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Commerce

What policy did William Seward invoke when French troops occupied Mexico during the Civil War?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Washington’s policy of isolationism

• Sectionalism

• Imperialism

What territory did William Seward enthusiastically champion the idea of the United States purchasing to show Russia appreciation for support during the Civil War?

• Hawaii

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

• Alaska

Which of the following was a reason for United States imperialism?

• Competitive spirit between the United States and Europe.

• The need to defend United States borders and ports.

• Desire to take Canada from Great Britain.

• The need to unify the country because progressive issues were splitting the country apart.

Which of the following was a reason for United States imperialism?

• The desire to take Texas and California from Mexico.

• A dispute over the territory of Oregon with Britain.

• Some businessmen desired new overseas markets because of the Panic of 1893.

• The United States desired to gain independence from Great Britain.

Which of the following was a reason for United States imperialism?

• The United States had lost control of parts of the Mississippi and desire to take it back.

• The United States’ involvement in world affairs increased because of new technology in transportation and communication.

• The United States wanted to take China away from all European influences to only allow China to trade with the United States.

• The need to unify the country because of tax issues were splitting the country apart.

Which of the following people argued that industrialization required overseas markets and a strong navy and coaling stations were needed to reach far away markets.

• Alfred T. Mahan

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

• Josiah Strong

How did a distortion of Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution provide a basis for rationalizing expansionism (imperialism)?

• The theories did not encourage expansionism/imperialism because countries would be exposed to many others and could cause weakness.

• The theories encouraged expansionism/imperialism because being exposed to other races would help create a stronger human being.

• The theories encourage expansionism/imperialism because only the fittest nation would survive and strong nations needed to engage to either dominate or be dominated.

• None of the these are correct interpretations of Charles Darwin’s theories/Social Darwinism in relation to expansionism/imperialism.

When was Hawaii annexed to the United States?

• 1959

• 1898

• 1875

• 1980