Debate on Imperialism vs Anti-Imperialism

Debate on Imperialism vs Anti-Imperialism

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Debate on Imperialism vs Anti-Imperialism

Debate on Imperialism vs Anti-Imperialism

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

AMY PETRIELLO

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of imperialism?

The practice of spreading a nation’s strength and influence using economic, political, and military power.

The belief in maintaining peace and avoiding conflict at all costs.

The process of forming alliances with other nations for mutual benefit.

The act of isolating a nation from foreign affairs.

2.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the following descriptions with the correct group related to American foreign policy.

U.S. government faction for imperialism.

A coalition of European nations against American imperialism.

European opposition to American imperialism.

A group of American businesspeople supporting overseas expansion.

Supporters of American overseas expansion.

A group of notable Americans opposed to the foreign policy changes they saw happening in the country.

The Anti-Imperialist League.

A faction within the U.S. government promoting imperialism.

3.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the following concerns with their reasons related to imperialist actions in the late 1800s.

Concern about economic benefits.

They thought it would strengthen the military.

Concern about contradicting American values.

They believed it would lead to economic prosperity.

Concern about religious influence.

They were worried about the spread of Christianity.

Concern about military strength.

They feared it would contradict American values of freedom and democracy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one economic argument made by imperialists in favor of colonization?

It would allow the U.S. to spread democracy.

It would provide access to valuable natural resources not found in the United States.

It would help in forming alliances with European powers.

It would reduce the need for military expansion.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze the reasoning behind the imperialists' argument that the U.S. would be "civilizing" the people they colonized.

They believed it would lead to technological advancements in the colonies.

They thought it would improve the colonies' political systems.

They argued that American missionaries could bring Christianity to American colonies.

They assumed it would increase the colonies' economic independence.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the anti-imperialists' view on controlling and exporting resources from colonized lands?

They saw it as a form of economic development.

They considered it exploitation.

They believed it was necessary for national security.

They thought it would lead to cultural exchange.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Discuss the potential consequences if the United States did not acquire new territories, according to imperialists.

The territories would remain independent and neutral.

The territories would be acquired by other foreign powers like the British or the French.

The territories would become economically prosperous on their own.

The territories would form alliances with the U.S.

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