Crash Course Imperialism

What was the 'splendid little war' referred to by Secretary of State John Hay?

• The Philippine War

• The Spanish-American War

• The Civil War

• World War I

What was the significant effect of the Insular Cases?

• They granted full U.S. citizenship to all inhabitants of the territories.

• They declared that the Constitution does not automatically apply to territories.

• They provided a path to statehood for all territories.

• They abolished all forms of imperialism.

What did Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan argue was necessary for the U.S. to be a great power?

• A large standing army

• Colonization of Africa

• Control of the seas

• Annexation of Canada

What was a common early response by Asian intellectuals to European dominance?

• Isolation from European influences

• Immediate acceptance of European culture

• Adoption of European military and educational models

• Complete rejection of European models

Which event marked the beginning of a series of humiliations for China mentioned in the text?

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Opium Wars

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The founding of the Republic of China

What was Rabindranath Tagore's critique of the West focused on?

• Economic exploitation and cultural destruction

• Lack of technological advancement

• Inadequate military strategies

• Poor artistic expression

Who was the leader of the Filipino rebellion against Spain?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Emiliano Aguinaldo

• George Dewey

• William McKinley

What was the primary motivation behind European imperialism in the late 19th century?

• Economic gain and resource extraction

• Religious conversion

• Cultural exchange

• Scientific exploration

Which African country successfully resisted European colonization during the Scramble for Africa?

• Nigeria

• Ethiopia

• Kenya

• South Africa

What was the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 primarily about?

• Establishing trade routes in Asia

• Dividing Africa among European powers

• Creating alliances in Europe

• Discussing the future of the Ottoman Empire