SSGS - WHII.9 - MC Assessment

The land highlighted in this picture was purchased from

• Portugal

• England

• Spain

• France

Refer to the Venn diagram of Simón Bolívar and Toussaint L’Ouverture. What best completes B on the diagram?

• Resident of Haiti

• Native of Venezuela

• Led independence movements

• Strengthened diplomatic ties with Europe

What caused Simon Bolivar to be labeled as "The Liberator"?

• He persuaded Spain to free its Latin American colonies peacefully.

• He led struggling Latin American countries into economic freedom.

• He led several Latin American countries to independence from Spain.

• He wrote literature, inspiring Latin Americans to fight for independence.

As part of the Monroe Doctrine, the United States acknowledged the independence of several countries in —

• East Asia

• the Middle East

• Latin America

• Africa

Which form of imperialism was practiced in China?

• Colony

• Nation building

• Protectorate

• Sphere of influence

Which conflict represented China's desire to rid itself of European and other foreign influence?

• Boer War

• Boxer Rebellion

• Sepoy Rebellion

• Zulu Wars

Which example is not a form of imperialism?

• Colony

• Nation-state

• Protectorate

• Sphere of influence

How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?

• It created a need for more land

• It created a need for raw materials

• Europeans wanted a better environment

• Europeans felt sorry for their "little brothers"

In the mid-1800s, why would Great Britain have valued a canal that crossed over the area circled on the map?

• To increase trade with Africa

• To support the activities of the British Navy

• To maintain their power over the Middle East

• To allow for easier access to colonies in Africa and Asia

Leading up to WWI, economic advantage and competition motivated European nations to compete for colonial possessions, resulting in —

• militarism

• nationalism