Imperialism (Take 2)

Which best describes Manifest destiny?

• diplomatic policy established in the late 19th and early 20th century that called for a system of equal trade and investment and to guarantee the territorial integrity of Qing China.

• The 19th-century belief that the expansion of the United States across the continent was both justified and inevitable.

•  A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force, often by acquiring territory or establishing economic and political dominance.

What was the primary belief behind Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?

• Economic expansion

• military dominance

• political influence

• Cultural and racial superiority

Which policy involved using economic, political, or cultural pressures to control or influence other countries without direct military control?

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

• Neocolonialism

What was President McKinley's stance on expansionism?

• Promoted diplomatic isolation

• Advocated military intervention

• Initially cautious but eventually supportive

• Strongly opposed

What was the purpose of President Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy?

• Cultural exchange

• Economic development

• Military intervention

• Diplomatic negotiations

What is Anglo-Saxonism? 

• A movement against imperialism

• A belief in cultural diversity

• The idea of English-speaking superiority

• A philosophy promoting isolationism

What is the main difference between annexation and becoming a protectorate/territory of the U.S.? 

• Annexation involves economic control, while becoming a protectorate involves political control.

•  Annexation incorporates a territory, while becoming a protectorate establishes military dominance.

• Annexation is full incorporation, while becoming a protectorate maintains some degree of sovereignty.

• Annexation only applies to European colonies, while becoming a protectorate is specific to Asian territories.

What was eugenics? 

•  A movement against imperialism

• A pseudoscientific idea to improve genetic quality

• An economic theory supporting global trade

• A belief in the equality of races

 Who were the countries involved in the Spanish-American War? 

• France and England

• Spain and the United States

• Mexico and Cuba

• Germany and Italy

What were the general provisions of the Treaty of Paris?

• Established civil government in Puerto Rico

• Ended the Spanish-American War, ceding territories to the U.S.

• Restricted Cuba's sovereignty, allowing U.S. intervention

• Ensured equal trading opportunities in China