U.S. Imperialism Intro

What is imperialism?

• When one country takes over another country
• When one country is allies with another country
• When one country is at war with another country
• all of these options

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

For what reason did the US imperialize?

• to gain raw materials for industry
• to create military bases around the globe
• to develop markets to sell goods
• all of these

In the late 1800s, which reason led the United States to give greater attention to the world beyond its borders?

• fear of revolution in Latin America
• fear of Russian expansion in Alaska
• interest in finding places to settle surplus population
• interest in obtaining markets for surplus goods

Which US president pledged not to become involved in European affairs?

• Jefferson
• Washington
• T. Roosevelt
• A. Jackson

Noninvolvement in world affairs is...

• expansionism
• isolationism
• imperialism
• annexation