Imperialism WWII

Political, economic, and cultural control of one country by another country or region is called....

• Imperialism

• Partition

• Sphere of Influence

• Muslim League

a country wanting global power and influence through colonization, using military force to achieve this.

• communist

• democratic

• fascist

• imperialist

Answer explanation

Examples: England, Germany, France, U.S., Japan

Which of the following was not an advantage of owning Hawaii, Guam, and the Philippines?

• they served as places to stop and refuel

• they made it easier to trade with Southeast Asia

• they served as a source of more workers for the large number of factories in the US

• they served as a military advantage in defending the US

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity

• a need for military bases around the world

• a need for raw materials to be used in factories

• a desire to gain glory

Which policy involves extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force, often seen during WWII?

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

• Neutrality

• Appeasement

What was a primary economic motive for imperialism during WWII?

• Spreading democracy

• Acquiring raw materials

• Promoting cultural exchange

• Establishing peace treaties

Which of the following countries was NOT a major imperial power during WWII?

• United States

• Germany

• Japan

• Switzerland

What was the main reason for Japan's imperial expansion during WWII?

• To spread Buddhism

• To gain access to natural resources

• To establish a global peace network

• To promote Japanese cuisine

Which event marked the end of imperialism as a dominant global policy after WWII?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The formation of the United Nations

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

Which ideology was most opposed to imperialism during the WWII era?

• Fascism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Monarchism