Imperialism Test

What was a key motivation for imperialist nations to pursue extractive economies?

• To establish naval bases
• To acquire raw materials for industries
• To spread cultural values
• To enforce military superiority

How did militarism contribute to the causes of imperialism?

• By promoting cultural exchanges
• By seeking naval bases for global trade protection
• By encouraging diplomatic resolutions
• By enhancing economic investments

Which concept refers to the belief in the survival of the fittest on a global scale?

• Jingoism
• Social Darwinism
• Nationalism
• Extractive economies

What was the outcome of the U.S. acquisition of Alaska?

• It decreased U.S. territory size
• It expanded America's reach across the Pacific
• It led to the annexation of Hawaii
• It ended the Spanish-American War

What role did "Yellow Journalism" play during the Spanish-American War?

• It supported Spanish colonial rule
• It exaggerated stories to gain public support
• It promoted peace negotiations
• It provided accurate war reporting

Who led the "Rough Riders" during the Spanish-American War?

• Jose Marti
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Alfred Mahan
• William Taft

What was the primary objective of the U.S. Navy's expansion by 1900?

• To explore the Arctic region
• To establish naval superiority
• To support the Hawaiian monarchy
• To negotiate treaties with Japan

What is the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1898?

• It ended the Philippine-American War
• It marked the U.S. acquisition of Alaska
• It officially ended the Spanish-American War
• It established the Open Door Policy

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To promote cultural exchanges
• To prevent European expansion in the Americas
• To regulate trade with China
• To annex Hawaii

What diplomatic approach did the U.S. use with China in the early 1900s?

• Isolationism
• Open Door Policy
• Imperialism
• Military occupation