America's Rise to Power: From Isolation to Imperialism

What was the main reason the United States decided to shift away from isolationism and towards imperialism in the late 1800s?

• They wanted to protect their economic interests and find new sources of raw materials.
• They wanted to spread democracy to other countries.
• They wanted to take over all of Africa and Southeast Asia.
• They wanted to fight wars overseas.

What was the name of the treaty that allowed Hawaiian sugar to be shipped to the United States without paying any taxes?

• The Bayonet Constitution
• The Open Door Policy
• The Treaty of 1858
• The Treaty of 1875

What was the main reason the United States sent Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan in 1853?

• To force Japan to join the Boxer Rebellion.
• To help Japan modernize its military.
• To open up trade with Japan.
• To take control of Japan's resources.

What was the main reason the United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867?

• To gain access to gold and other natural resources.
• To create a new state for the United States.
• To prevent Britain from taking control of Alaska.
• To establish a military base in the Arctic.

Why did the United States want to control the Midway Islands?

• To establish a refueling station for ships traveling to Asia.
• To gain access to valuable minerals.
• To create a new colony for American settlers.
• To build a military base to protect Hawaii.

What was the main reason the American planters in Hawaii revolted against Queen Liliuokalani?

• They wanted to gain independence from the United States.
• They were upset about the queen's plans to give more power to the monarchy.
• They wanted to establish a new government controlled by the native Hawaiians.
• They were afraid of losing their economic and political power.

What was the name of the agreement signed in 1858 that opened up trade between the United States and Japan?

• The Bayonet Constitution
• The Open Door Policy
• The Treaty of 1858
• The Treaty of 1875

What was the main goal of the Open Door Policy?

• To prevent Japan from gaining control of China.
• To ensure that all nations had equal access to trade in China.
• To force China to pay reparations to foreign governments.
• To establish a military presence in China.

What was the name of the policy that the United States followed in the early years of its history, where it avoided getting involved in alliances with other countries?

• Imperialism
• Isolationism
• Expansionism
• Interventionism

What was the name of the treaty that allowed Hawaiian sugar to be shipped to the United States without paying any taxes, which helped the Hawaiian sugar industry grow?

• The Bayonet Constitution
• The Open Door Policy
• The Treaty of 1858
• The Treaty of 1875