Imperialism and Empire Guided Notes Quiz

What is the definition of imperialism?

• A policy in which a nation extends its economic control over a weaker territory

• A theory that alleged inferior races were destined to poverty

• A belief that American settlers were entitled to conquer and control North America

• A policy in which a stronger nation extends its control over a weaker territory

What were the motives for U.S. imperialism during the Age of Imperialism?

• Manifest Destiny, desire for a strong military, competition for influence and prestige, need for cheap raw materials

• New markets and natural resources, belief in cultural superiority, competition for influence and prestige, desire for a strong military

• New markets and natural resources, belief in cultural superiority, need for a powerful navy, desire for social reform

• Religious conversion, desire for cheap raw materials, belief in social reform, need for a powerful navy

What was the nickname for the purchase of Alaska?

• Alaska Annexation

• Manifest Destiny

• Alaska Acquisition

• Seward's Folly

What were the advantages of acquiring Alaska and Hawaii?

• Gave access to rich mineral resources, increased agricultural production

• Expanded American influence in Europe, increased military power

• Opened up trade and markets in Asia, provided more resources to the U.S.

• Strengthened diplomatic relationships, improved cultural exchange

What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba gained independence, Puerto Rico and Guam were annexed by the U.S., the Philippines were sold to the U.S.

• Cuba became a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico gained independence, the Philippines were granted self-governance

• Cuba and Puerto Rico gained independence, the Philippines were annexed by the U.S., Guam was sold to Spain

• Cuba and Puerto Rico were annexed by the U.S., the Philippines gained independence, Guam became a U.S. territory

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• To ensure equal trade opportunities for all countries in China

• To establish exclusive trading rights for the U.S. in China

• To prevent European countries from interfering in China's political affairs

• To gain control over China's natural resources

What was the Boxer Rebellion in China?

• A rebellion against the Open Door Policy in China

• A conflict between China and Japan over territorial disputes

• A rebellion led by Chinese missionaries against the Chinese government

• A nationalist movement against foreign interference in China

What was the outcome of the Boxer Rebellion?

• China gained independence from foreign powers

• The Boxers were defeated by a coalition of eight nations

• China was divided into spheres of influence by foreign powers

• The Boxers successfully expelled all foreign influence from China

What was the policy of Dollar Diplomacy?

• Maintaining a balance of power among nations in Asia

• Supporting countries with the same moral and political beliefs as the U.S.

• Using economic power to force countries into agreements beneficial to the U.S.

• Using military force to stop European interference in Central and South America

What was the policy of Moral Diplomacy?

• Using military force to stop European interference in Central and South America

• Maintaining a balance of power among nations in Asia

• Using economic power to force countries into agreements beneficial to the U.S.

• Supporting countries with the same moral and political beliefs as the U.S.