Imperialism: Debates | Heimler 7.2

What is imperialism?

• The expansion of one country's cultural influence over another country

• The expansion of one country's political, economic, and military influence over another country

• The expansion of one country's educational influence over another country

• The expansion of one country's religious influence over another country

When did America dip its toes into imperialist waters?

• 1898

• 1776

• 1848

• 1867

What was the act of purchasing Alaska in 1867 branded as?

• Seward's Success

• Seward's Victory

• Seward's Folly

• Seward's Triumph

What was the main argument of the imperialists for expansion?

• Desire for expanded access to education

• Desire for expanded access to technology

• Desire for expanded access to raw materials

• Desire for expanded access to healthcare

Who argued that the white, Anglo-Saxon race was the fittest to survive and expand abroad?

• William Seward

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Frederick Jackson Turner

• Josiah Strong

What book published in 1890 influenced the imperialists to secure many Pacific and Caribbean territories?

• The Art of War

• The Communist Manifesto

• Our Country: It's Possible Future and Present Crisis

• The Influence of Sea Power on History

What was the main argument of the anti-imperialists against expansion?

• Principle of self-determination for nations

• Desire for expanded access to raw materials

• Desire for expanded access to technology

• Desire for expanded access to healthcare

What did the anti-imperialists argue would happen if America enmeshed itself in territories and peoples around the globe?

• Drawn into wars and economic disputes beyond their control

• Increased global peace and harmony

• Enhanced international cooperation

• Improved diplomatic relations

What was the main debate between the imperialists and anti-imperialists regarding the Constitution?

• Did the nation follow the Constitution?

• Did the Constitution follow the nation?

• Did the flag follow the Constitution?

• Did the Constitution follow the flag?

What was the anti-imperialists' true argument against imperialism?

• Political corruption

• Religious intolerance

• Economic inequality

• Racial discrimination