American Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force is called what?

• Imperialism

• Social Darwinism

• Annexation

• Cultural Superiority

Why did nations practice imperialism?

• They wanted to compete with other empire-based nations

• They needed more natural resources

• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods

• All of the Above

Alfred T. Mahan argued:

• to become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its naval power

• the burden of the white man is to support and uplift non-whites

• imperialism was not democratic and engaging in it would be hypocritical

• the nation's economic needs could be satisfied from within as the US should avoid risking itself in foreign entanglements

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

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

The belief that some societies or people are naturally better than others is

• Social Darwinism

• Expansionism

• Militarism

• Colonialism

What territorial acquisition was labeled “Seward’s Folly” by the American public?

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• Philippines

• Cuba

Which heading would best complete the outline below? a. The White Man's Burden b. Desire for natural resources and new marketplaces c. Social Darwinism d. The spread of Christianity

• Results of Industrialization

• Motives for Imperialism

• Results of Imperialism

• Causes of Industrialization

Who was the last monarch of Hawaii?

• Queen Liliuokalani

• King Leopold II

• Sanford B. Dole

• Charles Darwin

American planters living in what area overthrew the local government and subsequently requested annexation to the United States?

• Cuba

• Nicaragua

• Hawaii

• Philippines