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What is the definition of Imperialism?

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.

• An economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

• A political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms and limited government.

True or False: High tariffs on foreign goods encouraged trade between industrialized countries.

• True

• False

Where did Europeans start to invest after the growth of investment opportunities in Western Europe had slowed?

What was the reason European nations began exerting control over new territories?

Until the late 1800's, how had the U.S. expanded?

• Through territorial acquisitions and treaties

• By establishing colonies overseas

• By forming alliances with European powers

• Through industrialization and urbanization

Many Americans concluded that the nation needed new overseas markets because:

• they wanted to expand the nation's territory.

• they believed it would lead to economic growth.

• they were seeking new cultural experiences.

• they wanted to establish military bases.

Fiske argued about English Speaking nations that

• they are superior to others.

• they have a unique cultural heritage.

• they should unite for global dominance.

• they are more technologically advanced.

As Americans became more willing to risk war to defend American interests overseas, support for building a large modern navy began to grow. True or False?

• True

• False

Who did Japan's rulers allow to trade with their nation?

• Only the Chinese and Dutch

• Only the Americans

• Only the British

• Only the French

In what year did President Fillmore decide to force Japan to trade with the U.S.?

• 1850

• 1851

• 1852

• 1853