Ch 20 Manifest Destiny to Imperialism Checkpoint # 1

Expanding for a growing population.

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

• Humanitarianism

• Social Darwinism

Which of the following is a political reason to expand INSIDE the United States?

(What is something the government would be worried about?)

• Take the land before other countries do

• For resources like gold, lumber and coal

• Racism

• To spread ideas of religion

Which of the following is a economic reason to expand INSIDE the United States?

• Take the land before other countries do

• For resources like gold, lumber and coal

• Racism

• To spread ideas of religion

Which of the following is a social reason to expand INSIDE the United States?

(What is an issue many groups continue to deal with?)

• Take the land before other countries do

• For resources like gold, lumber and coal

• Racism

• To spread slavery

To take over another country controlling their government & economy.

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

• Humanitarianism

• Social Darwinism

Which motive matches with the following:

Help create national security & reduce rebellions

• Political/Military

• Economic

• Humanitarianism

• Social Darwinism

Which motive matches with the following:

Racial superiority (My country is better than yours)

• Political/Military

• Economic

• Humanitarianism

• Social Darwinism

Which motive matches with the following:

Ability to sell products and exchange natural resources

• Political/Military

• Economic

• Humanitarianism

• Social Darwinism

Which motive matches with the following:

Sharing of ideas & providing aid to gain trust

• Political/Military

• Economic

• Humanitarianism

• Social Darwinism

Several individuals during this time period thought taking over other countries or imperialism was wrong.

What is something very important to individuals that they might lose if someone takes over their country?

• Liberty/Freedom

• Land

• Trade

• Population