Unit 11 Imperialism Review

Which of the following was NOT a political motivation for imperialism?

• national pride

• medical research

• prestige

• security

After the Scramble for Africa, what percent of Africa was controlled by European nations?

• 5%

• 15%

• 25%

• 90%

Why was Africa so valuable to European nations?

• advanced ships and weapons

• valuable raw materials and resources

• vast land for farming

• tourism

Who benefited most from imperialism?

• European nations

• Native Americans

• African Kingdoms

• Indian Kingdoms

Why did the Age of Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa begin?

• European populations were growing at an unsustainable rate

• African kingdoms invited European nations to govern their land

• European nations wanted raw materials and markets for finished goods

• East Asian nations needed new routes to the Americas

Which of the following is a political reason for European Imperialism?

• access to raw materials

• access to new markets

• desire for cheap labor

• need to compete with other nations

Which of the following is an economic reason for European Imperialism?

• racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people

• access to raw materials and valuable resources

• need to compete with other nations

• desire to spread European religion

Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 

• The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan
• After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars
• U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.
• U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States? 

• It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory
• It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other
• It increased Canada's military capability.
• It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

 How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?

• The U.S. took it with military force.
• Bought it from Colombia for $10 million
• Made a deal with  Panama after the U.S. helped it  gain their independence from Colombia
• The U.S. rented it from Panama