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

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

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

Countries want to use imperialism to gain colonies for all of the following reasons except

• gain new resources

• show their power

• learn about other cultures

• spreading their greatness

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

• Nationalism

The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

• Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

• For better climate and cleaner environment

• To create a democratic government

• To teach the local population about recycling

• To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.

• Scramble for Africa

• African Marathon

• Great Competition

• Monopoly

US policy that says the US can trade within any "sphere of influence" in China

• Open-Door Policy
• Colonialism
• Monroe Doctrine
• Roosevelt Corollary