America as a World Power

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

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

• protectorate
• colonialism
• sphere of influence
• imperialism

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

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

United States created the "Open Door Notes". Which country did this "open the door" for?

• Japan

• China

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

What is so unique about the Panama Canal?

• It was not man made.

• It uses a series of gates and locks

• During the winter it becomes the world's largest ice skating rink

• It is underwater

Why was the Panama Canal such a grand idea?

• It produced a new place to catch seafood.

• It was made in less than a year

• It created a faster trade route

• It became one of the "Wonders of the World"

Policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, and military control over a weaker territories

• Colonization

• Patriotism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Organized division of a country that is not yet admitted to the full rights of a state

• Boundary lines

• Territory

• Islands

• Commonwealth