Imperialism & America

Front

Which is NOT an argument for American expansion?
Options:
spread democracy & peace,
acquire land to compete against European nations,
racial & religious superiority,
gain more citizens around the world

Back

gain more citizens around the world

Front

What was the US mainly concerned about during imperialism?

Back

finding new markets for trade

Front

In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry was able to open trade with

Back

Japan

Front

What factor fueled American imperialism? Options: Desire for military strength, Thirsts for new markets, Belief in cultural superiority, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

US purchased the following territory from Russia? Options: Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Cuba

Back

Alaska

Front

US annexed the following territory due to its strategic location and sugar plantations? Options: Hawaii, Japan, Philippines, Alaska

Back

Hawaii

Front

Argued that a powerful navy was key to national greatness?

Back

Alfred T. Mahan

Front

The purchase of Alaska was originally known as "__________'s folly" because they believed who purchased a giant icebox?

Back

William Seward

Front

Why was Queen Liliuokalani removed from power in Hawaii?

Back

took away political power from white plantation owners

Front

Why did plantation owners in Hawaii fear a loss of profit? Options: a new tariff imposed taxes on sugar, protesters burned their plantations, not enough workers to produce sugar, not enough customers to buy sugar

Back

a new tariff imposed taxes on sugar