JH HIST CHP 14: Part 1- American Imperialism

What was social Darwinism?

• A theory that emphasizes the importance of cooperation over competition
• A political ideology advocating for government intervention in the economy
• Social Darwinism is a theory that applies the concept of natural selection to social and economic issues, suggesting that stronger individuals or groups will win over weaker ones.

• A belief that all societies evolve in a linear fashion

The belief that it was the United States' right to possess the lands between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans is called what?

• American Expansionism
• Frontier Doctrine
• Manifest Destiny
• Colonial Ambition

Which best describes Big Stick Diplomacy?

• A diplomatic policy that relies on the threat of military force.
• A strategy that promotes isolationism and non-intervention.
• An approach that emphasizes peaceful resolutions without military threats.
• A policy focused solely on economic negotiations.

What is Dollar Diplomacy?

• A policy focused on military intervention in foreign countries.
• An economic strategy that isolates the U.S. from global markets.
• A diplomatic approach that prioritizes cultural exchange over trade.
• Dollar Diplomacy is a U.S. foreign policy that promotes economic interests abroad to influence other nations.

What is Moral Diplomacy?

• Moral Diplomacy is a policy focused solely on economic interests.
• Moral Diplomacy is a strategy to isolate countries with differing values.
• Moral Diplomacy is a foreign policy that promotes democracy and moral values.
• Moral Diplomacy advocates for military intervention in foreign nations.