****USH2 Unit 1 Part 1 Quiz (25 pts)

What territory did the U.S. purchase in 1867 that marked its entry into imperialism?

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• Philippines

• Puerto Rico

What pseudoscientific theory did imperialists use to justify expansion?

• Evolution

• Creationism

• Social Darwinism

• Communism

When did Imperialism begin?

• 1776

• 1880s

• 1950s

• 1900s

What does Annexation mean?

• Removing territory

• Expanding territory

• Adding land to your country

• Decreasing territory

What are the three reasons for Imperialism?

• Desire for democracy, economic stability, cultural equality

• Thirst for new markets, belief in military strength, cultural inferiority

• Desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, belief in cultural superiority

• Economic expansion, political isolation, military defense

What did Queen Lili want for Hawaii?

• Economic dominance

• Freedom

• Military power

• Annexation

What is the definition of Imperialism?

• The spread of democracy

• The expansion of a country's influence over weaker territories

• The promotion of cultural diversity

• The pursuit of global peace

Who argued that a strong navy is essential for a country's dominance on the world stage?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Alfred Mahan

• Theodore Roosevelt

What did imperialists want to secure for American-made goods?

• New markets

• Cultural dominance

• Military power

• Political alliances

How did the U.S. acquire Alaska, and for how much?

• Purchased from Canada for $5 million

• Negotiated with Britain for free

• Bought from Russia for $7.2 million

• Conquered it in a war