Quiz on Imperialism and Foreign Policy 1

What is the definition of imperialism?

• Creating an empire through colonization

• Staying out of foreign affairs

• Expanding trade relations

• Developing new technologies

Why did George Washington advocate for isolationism?

• To expand American territories

• America was too far away and unprepared for war

• To increase trade with Europe

• To develop new technologies

What is the reason for expansionism according to the text?

• To develop new technologies

• No more land in the U.S. to settle or develop

• To increase trade with Europe

• To spread democracy

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What was the impact of Perry's Mission and the Treaty of Kanagawa?

• America became less involved in Asian affairs

• Japanese ports were closed to American ships

• America became more involved in Asian affairs

• American ships were banned from Japanese ports

Why did nations need to change their foreign policy?

• To develop new technologies

• Nations needed raw materials and markets to sell goods

• To increase isolationism

• To reduce military spending

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What were the American interests during the Age of Imperialism?

• To reduce military spending

• To spread American democracy and Christianity

• To increase isolationism

• To develop new technologies

What was Seward's Folly?

• The purchase of Alaska from Russia

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Treaty of Kanagawa

• The expansion of the Panama Canal

Why was the purchase of Alaska initially called Seward's Folly?

• It was seen as a strategic military move

• People thought it was a foolish purchase until resources were discovered

• It was a successful trade agreement

• It immediately boosted the economy

What was the interest of the U.S. in Latin America?

• To increase isolationism

• To develop new technologies

• To improve cooperation and trade relations

• To annex new territories

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How did the growth of sea power benefit America?

• It reduced military spending

• It gave America power and clout as it expanded overseas

• It increased isolationism

• It led to the annexation of new territories