WorksheetsImperialism Warm Up
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?
Colonialism
Imperialism
Manifest Destiny
Nationalism
Why did the US want to acquire Hawaii?
the US gained access to the best beaches and coastlines
Hawaii was known for its gold
it allowed the US to gain access to the naval base
Name of the ocean that surrounds Hawaii
Atlantic
Hawaiian
Pacific
What was the Open Door Policy?
called for tariffs against countries
government allowed progressives to talk to government officials for change
we would welcome immigrants to the country for jobs
called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with China
Which country was the subject of the Open Door policy?
Japan
Cuba
China
Philippines
Which 1823 policy discouraged European intervention in the Western Hemisphere?
Monroe Doctrine
Roosevelt Corollary
Social Darwinism
Teller Amendment
Why did European countries use their power to try and colonize Africa?
Valuable markets
Raw Materials
Land
All the above
Motivations for Imperialism:
Cultural (white man's burden)
Raw materials after industrialization
Money through trade and resources
Competition with other European countries
All the above
The purchase of Alaska, also known as Seward's Folly, ended up giving the United States ____________.
a vast amount of natural resources
markets for trade
a good place for a naval base
The United States bought Hawaii.
True
False
Which statement would most likely come from American imperialist?
The United States has enough problems of its own. We should keep out of the affairs of other countries.
American businesses are producing more than they can sell. We need to acquire overseas markets.
If we don't help this country fight off the Communists, the entire region will be overrun by communism.
When a powerful country dominates the economic and political affairs of a weaker region.
Imperialism
Treaty of Kanagawa
Seward's Folly
Corollary
Ended Japan's two-hundred year period of economic isolation. Secured American coaling rights in Japanese ports and protections for shipwrecked sailors.
Imperialism
Treaty of Kanagawa
Seward's Folly
Corollary
The Treaty of Kanagawa opened 2 sea ports in _________ to American Ships.
Russia
China
Philippines
Japan
actions that relate to the relationships between nations
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
Diplomacy
Isolationsim
policy to remain free from relationships with other nations
Isolationism
Dollar diplomacy
Armistice
Expansionism
