Imperialism—Sections 1-3

What was a key characteristic of imperialism between the 1870s and 1910s?

• Strong countries formed alliances with weaker countries.

• Strong countries took control of smaller, weaker countries.

• Weaker countries dominated stronger countries.

• Countries focused on internal development.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for imperialism?

• Economic Interest

• Military Interests

• Nationalism

• Isolationism

What was the goal of Manifest Destiny in the Pacific for the US?

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To expand westward and control natural resources

• To form alliances with Asian countries

• To promote cultural exchange

Who was the British explorer that visited Hawaii in 1778?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• James Cook

• Vasco da Gama

What did Chief Kamehameha achieve in Hawaii?

• Discovered Hawaii

• United the 8 major islands and became the monarch

• Established trade with Europe

• Introduced democracy

In what year did King Kalakaua become king?

• 1778

• 1800

• 1874

• 1900

What was King Kalakaua's attitude towards US influence?

• Welcomed it

• Resented it

• Ignored it

• Encouraged it

In 1875, Kalakaua allied himself with landowners and traded which product to the US?

• Coffee

• Sugar

• Cotton

• Tea

What was the main benefit for landowners in the 1875 agreement between Kalakaua and the US?

• Free land

• Tax-free trade

• Military protection

• Voting rights

In 1886, what did the US want in exchange for renewing the sugar treaty with Kalakaua?

• Diamond mines

• Pearl Harbor

• Gold reserves

• Military bases