WorksheetsImperialism Review MC
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
What was the most common method of imperialism?
Annexations
Diplomacy
Territorial purchases
Military takeover
Which generalization would best be supported by the image?
Nationalism caused tense competition among the imperial powers for more territory.
Liberalism drove superpowers to create equitable distribution of land in colonies.
Imperialism resulted in new political alliances between African and Asian countries.
Colonial societies welcomed imperialists to obtain better technology and education.
Read the following excerpt written by American Senator A.J. Beveridge in 1898, and answer the following question:
“American are making more than the American people can use; American soil is producing more than they can consume. Fate has written our policy for us; the trade of the world must and shall be ours...We will establish trading posts throughout the world as distributing points for American products.”
Why is it important to consider the author of this document in analyzing the motives of imperialism?
His point of view was most likely representative of the entire United States since he was a government official.
His point of view was influenced by his background and status and so should be weighed alongside other opinions.
His point of view is not credible since he most likely exaggerated the amount of goods America makes.
His point of view is considered more important since he was a member of the upper-class and received an education.
What motivated industrial countries to seek colonies in the 1800s?
Colonies provided new ideas and technological advances unheard of in Europe.
Colonies provided raw materials necessary for creating manufactured goods.
Industrialized countries wanted to spread democracy and political freedoms.
Industrialized countries wanted to improve the standard of living in Asia and Africa.
Read the following excerpt written by American Senator A.J. Beveridge in 1898, and answer the following question:
“American are making more than the American people can use; American soil is producing more than they can consume. Fate has written our policy for us; the trade of the world must and shall be ours...We will establish trading posts throughout the world as distributing points for American products.”
Which of the following best describes the perspective of Senator Beveridge in the above excerpt?
The U.S. must gain access to markets around the world to sell goods made by U.S. industries.
Industrialized countries experience overproduction due to declining populations.
Colonies are more efficient and profitable in their manufacturing than America.
Industrialized countries cannot make enough goods to support their nations.
a place where people move to stay permanently
Imperialism
Settler Colony
Diplomacy
Nationalism
the art and practice of conducting negotiations between countries
Settler colony
Imperialism
Nationalism
Diplomacy
when the relative strength of countries is essentially equal so that no single country is able to dominate other countries
Balance of Power
Natural Resources
Nationalism
Diplomacy
to absorb a minority ethnic group into the culture of a larger population
Nationalism
Diplomacy
Assimilation
Settler Colony
acquiring colonies or extending influence of a strong country to gain wealth and power
Imperialism
Natural Resources
Assimilation
Diplomacy
the belief that people who share a common history and culture should be loyal to their country
Diplomacy
Nationalism
Assimilation
Natural Resources
renewable and nonrenewable gifts of nature that can be used to produce goods and services, including but not limited to land, water, animals, minerals, trees, climate, soil, fire, seeds, grain, and fruits
Natural Resources
Assimilate
Imperialism
Balance of Power
an area in which commercial dealings are conducted.
Racism
Diplomacy
Colonize
Market
prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.
Market
Settler Colony
Racism
Stereotype
the practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest.
Imperialism
Paternalism
Nationalism
Racism
an asset or object bought or obtained
Acquisition
Market
Diplomacy
Colonize
the process of adapting something to modern needs or habits
Acquisition
Market
Modernization
Racism
theory that individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the laws of natural selection
Racism
Social Darwinism
Paternalism
Nationalism
