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Imperialism Review MC

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the most common method of imperialism?

a)

Annexations

b)

Diplomacy

c)

Territorial purchases

d)

Military takeover

2.

Which generalization would best be supported by the image?

a)

Nationalism caused tense competition among the imperial powers for more territory.

b)

Liberalism drove superpowers to create equitable distribution of land in colonies.

c)

Imperialism resulted in new political alliances between African and Asian countries.

d)

Colonial societies welcomed imperialists to obtain better technology and education.

3.

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?

a)

His point of view was most likely representative of the entire United States since he was a government official.

b)

His point of view was influenced by his background and status and so should be weighed alongside other opinions.

c)

His point of view is not credible since he most likely exaggerated the amount of goods America makes.

d)

His point of view is considered more important since he was a member of the upper-class and received an education.

4.

What motivated industrial countries to seek colonies in the 1800s?

a)

Colonies provided new ideas and technological advances unheard of in Europe.

b)

Colonies provided raw materials necessary for creating manufactured goods.

c)

Industrialized countries wanted to spread democracy and political freedoms.

d)

Industrialized countries wanted to improve the standard of living in Asia and Africa.

5.

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?

a)

The U.S. must gain access to markets around the world to sell goods made by U.S. industries.

b)

Industrialized countries experience overproduction due to declining populations.

c)

Colonies are more efficient and profitable in their manufacturing than America.

d)

Industrialized countries cannot make enough goods to support their nations.

6.

a place where people move to stay permanently

a)

Imperialism

b)

Settler Colony

c)

Diplomacy

d)

Nationalism

7.

the art and practice of conducting negotiations between countries

a)

Settler colony

b)

Imperialism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Diplomacy

8.

when the relative strength of countries is essentially equal so that no single country is able to dominate other countries

a)

Balance of Power

b)

Natural Resources

c)

Nationalism

d)

Diplomacy

9.

to absorb a minority ethnic group into the culture of a larger population

a)

Nationalism

b)

Diplomacy

c)

Assimilation

d)

Settler Colony

10.

acquiring colonies or extending influence of a strong country to gain wealth and power

a)

Imperialism

b)

Natural Resources

c)

Assimilation

d)

Diplomacy

11.

the belief that people who share a common history and culture should be loyal to their country

a)

Diplomacy

b)

Nationalism

c)

Assimilation

d)

Natural Resources

12.

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

a)

Natural Resources

b)

Assimilate

c)

Imperialism

d)

Balance of Power

13.

an area in which commercial dealings are conducted.

a)

Racism

b)

Diplomacy

c)

Colonize

d)

Market

14.

prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

a)

Market

b)

Settler Colony

c)

Racism

d)

Stereotype

15.

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.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Paternalism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Racism

16.

an asset or object bought or obtained

a)

Acquisition

b)

Market

c)

Diplomacy

d)

Colonize

17.

the process of adapting something to modern needs or habits

a)

Acquisition

b)

Market

c)

Modernization

d)

Racism

18.

theory that individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the laws of natural selection

a)

Racism

b)

Social Darwinism

c)

Paternalism

d)

Nationalism