Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

• superior to other cultures
• misunderstood by Americans
• the oldest culture in the world
• a replica of Ancient Greek culture

The idea that the European peoples had a unique duty to "civilize" the non-white races of the world has often been referred to as:

• The Scramble for Africa
• Social Darwinism
• Manifest Destiny
• The White Man's Burden

What was the US mainly concerned about during imperialism?

• finding new markets for trade

• acquiring sugar

• world conquest

• declaring war

US purchased the following territory from Russia

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

Which of the following was not a reason why America practiced Imperialism?

• Desire for raw materials

• Yellow Journalism

• Muckraking

• Spreading American ideals

Which of the following defines the Roosevelt Corollary?

• Europe was not allowed to imperialize the Americas
• America was the police force for the Western Hemisphere

Which aspect of Imperialism does this picture represent?

• Roosevelt Corollary
• Monroe Doctrine
• Influence of Naval Power Upon History
• Spanish American War

Which of the following defines Yellow Journalism?

• Writing about bad stuff to cause change

• Exaggerating events to sell newspapers

• Investigative journalism

• Reporting only the truth

The following political cartoon refers to the construction of what by Teddy Roosevelt?

• Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay
• Suez Canal
• Panama Canal
• Washington Monument