Imperialism

Question 0

Imperialism is the acquisition of colonies for the ___________ of _________.

Answer 0

Purpose of exploitation

Question 1

What is imperialism?

Answer 1

The acquisition of colonies for the purpose of exploitation.

Question 2

The reasons for imperialism were ( Big Test Question)

Answer 2

1. ) raw materials
2. ) markets for exports
3. ) humanitarianism
4. ) Mahanism (navalism)
5. ) Security zone
6. ) Social Darwinism
7. ) Status

Question 3

The reason for imperialism were raw ___________ , markets for_______ ,humanitarianism, ______________, security ____________, Social ____________, and ___________

Answer 3

Raw materials, markets for exports, humanitarianism, Mahnism, security zone, social Darwinism, and status

Question 4

The U.S. Journey into overseas expansion lasted from ______ to _____

Answer 4

1894 to 1914

Question 5

The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in ________ , though it was nicknamed __________ _________ at the time.

Answer 5

1867

Seward’s Folly

Question 6

President Cleveland halted an American takeover by the sugar interests in Hawaii in _______, claiming it was?

Answer 6

1890

It was out of spirit with America’s non-interventionist tradition.

Question 7

During economic expansionism?

Answer 7

Companies began building factories overseas, need to export goods to balance foreign debt, and while most goods went to Europe and Canada, non-western markets were seen as important for future growth.

Question 8

Captain Manhan’s the influence of seapower upon history (1890) argued that control of

Answer 8

The seas was key to become an international power.

Question 9

In 1890 funding for three battleships was approved in development of _______ _________.

Answer 9

Two-ocean navy.

Question 10

The U.S. challenged Britain during a border dispute between Venezuela and British Guiana, promising?

Answer 10

It would use force to protect its interests.

Question 11

In the sources of imperialist ideology belief in the inherent superiority of the Anglo-Saxon race and the thought that with privilege comes________.

Answer 11

Responsibility

Question 12

A new manifest destiny strain developed suggesting that?

Answer 12

Every nation should be English in language, religion, and customs.

Question 13

Turner thesis suggested that as the American frontier closed?

Answer 13

Interests would turn outward to foreign frontiers.

Question 14

Following the Spanish-American War the U.S. did not want to return the ___________ to _________ rule, have complete U.S. ________ _______, or let the Filipinos _________ ________.

Answer 14

Return the Philippines to Spanish rule, have complete U.S. colonial rule, or let the Filipinos govern themselves.

Question 15

The treaty of Paris provided the U.S. pay __________ million dollars for the Philippines. Though anti-imperialist argued that the U.S. Should not __________ and ___________ _______ people.

Answer 15

20

Conquer and subjugate alien people

Question 16

A war between U.S. soldiers and Filipino insurgents broke out from ______ to _______, leading to the U.S. using ________ __________ to control rebels.

Answer 16

From 1899-1902

Using concentration camps to control rebels

Question 17

In _________ the Jones Act committed the U.S. To _______ ________ _________. This did not occur until after the Japanese surrendered in __________.

Answer 17

1916
Granting Philippine independence
1945

Question 18

Teddy Roosevelt motto is?

Answer 18

Speak softly and carry a big stick

Question 19

The Roosevelt Corollary to Monroe Doctrine Unrestricted American right to?

Answer 19

Determine Caribbean affairs.

Question 20

During the Open Door Policy in Asia, in 1890 Secretary of State Hay sent European powers the Open Door note, claiming?

Answer 20

The U.S. Had the right to equal trade in China.

Question 21

During the Boxer Rebellion the U.S. Joined European powers in resisting the?

Answer 21

Chinese Boxer’s attack on foreign embassies in Peking.

Question 22

President Taft used the _____ _________ to counter _______ power in ______.

Answer 22

Dollar diplomacy
Japanese
Chinese

Question 23

When the _______ __________ of 1911 overthrew the _______ ________, the U.S. Supported the nationalists and entered a rivalry with _______.

Answer 23

Chinese Revolution
Manchu Dynasty
Japan

Question 24

Woodrow Wilson and Mexico opposed dollar policy as a? (Hint: think about Obama second opponent and his view on bushiness)

Answer 24

Bullying tactic and unfairly supporting American Businesses.