Objective 3.1 -- The Goals of American Imperialism

What does Manifest Destiny imply?

• An economic policy to promote trade within American borders only.

• The belief that expansion across the American continents was justified and inevitable.

• The idea that America should isolate itself from European conflicts.

• A military strategy to conquer European territories.

What period is known as American Imperialism?

• Between 1890s and 1910s

• Between 1950s and 1970s

• Between 1920s and 1940s

• Between 1776 and 1800

Which of the following was NOT a factor fueling US imperialism?

• Belief in cultural superiority

• Efforts to promote global peace

• Search for new markets

• Desire for greater military strength

Who created a plan for U.S. military dominance?

• Secretary of State John Hay

• President Theodore Roosevelt

• Admiral Alfred Mahan

• General Douglas MacArthur

What was the purpose of acquiring Hawaii according to the text?

• To create a naval base in the Central Pacific

• To use as a tourist destination

• To establish a new state

• For agricultural purposes

What was the significance of building a canal in Panama?

• To increase naval response time between oceans

• To create a tourist attraction

• To establish a new territory

• To promote trade with South American countries

What did industrialization in America lead to?

• A decline in international trade

• Mass production of products

• Decrease in product demand

• Reduction in military strength

What ideology supported the idea that it was America's duty to civilize 'inferior cultures'?

• Manifest Destiny

• Federalism

• Capitalism

• Social Darwinism

Why did Americans feel it was time to end isolationism?

• To focus on domestic issues

• As the United States had grown so powerful

• Due to a decrease in national power

• Because of internal conflicts

What was a result of the age of imperialism for the United States?

• It resulted in economic decline

• The United States became a world power

• It isolated the United States from international affairs

• It led to a decrease in global influence