Imperialism Review

“More and more civilized man is needing and seeking ground to occupy, room over which to expand and in which to live. Like all natural forces, the impulse takes the direction of least resistance, but when in its course it comes upon some region rich in possibilities, but unfruitful through the incapacity or negligence of those who dwell therein, the incompetent race or system will go down, as the inferior race ever has fallen back and disappeared before the persistent impact of the superior.”

From Present and Future, by Captain A.T. Mahan, 1897

In early 20th century America, which of the following groups would most strongly have supported Mahan’s view as communicated in the above passage?

• Isolationists

• American's advocating intervention in WWI

• Imperialists

“More and more civilized man is needing and seeking ground to occupy, room over which to expand and in which to live. Like all natural forces, the impulse takes the direction of least resistance, but when in its course it comes upon some region rich in possibilities, but unfruitful through the incapacity or negligence of those who dwell therein, the incompetent race or system will go down, as the inferior race ever has fallen back and disappeared before the persistent impact of the superior.”

From Present and Future, by Captain A.T. Mahan, 1897

Which of the following best describes a need for Imperialism?

• Growth in American export of goods and American desire to sell to overseas markets.

• Improved living standards and the desire for new goods.

• A high tax on imported goods.

What is the main idea of the Uncle Sam Cartoon?

• Uncle Sam did not need the territories.

• Less developed territories were as needy as children.

• Less developed territories are capable of taking care of themselves.

Who would have supported this cartoon?

• Imperialists

• Anti-Imperialists

• Hawaii

Many anti-imperialists opposed the annexation of the Philippines in 1898 because they believed that

• Philippine agriculture would compete with American agriculture.

• the Philippine government was planning an alliance with Mexico

• Imperialism went against American ideals of freedom.

“A much more important point is to be found in the markets which they furnish. The total value of exports and imports for 1896 amounted in round numbers to $29,000,000. . . . There can be no doubt that the islands in our peaceful possession would take from us a very large proportion of their imports. . . . With the development of the islands and the increase of commerce and of business activity the consumption of foreign imports would rapidly advance, and of this increase we should reap the chief benefit. . . .

Which of the following best explains Lodge's point of view in the excerpt?

• The US did not need any of the resources from the territories.

• The economies of the islands were stronger than the American economy.

• The US was benefiting from the resources of the islands.

“A much more important point is to be found in the markets which they furnish. The total value of exports and imports for 1896 amounted in round numbers to $29,000,000. . . . There can be no doubt that the islands in our peaceful possession would take from us a very large proportion of their imports. . . . With the development of the islands and the increase of commerce and of business activity the consumption of foreign imports would rapidly advance, and of this increase we should reap the chief benefit. . . .

After what major event would this speech have been given?

• Mexican American War

• Civil War

• Spanish American War

After the Spanish American War the US had a foreign policy that promoted

• Isolation

• Stronger influence in Africa

• Commercial involvement in Latin America and Asia

What was Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy called?

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Square Deal

• New Deal

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

• Open access to trade in Asia.

• The elimination of passports to travel to Latin America.

• Open immigration to the United States.