Unit 5 Review

What is the primary goal of imperialism?

• To promote free trade among nations

• To establish educational systems in weaker nations

• To create an empire by dominating weaker nations economically, politically, culturally, or militarily

• To encourage democratic elections in weaker nations

What was one of the economic motives of imperialism by industrialized nations in Africa?

• Cultural assimilation

• Raw materials

• Political alliances

• Religious expansion

What does the term "White Man's Burden" refer to?

• The responsibility of Europeans to conquer other lands

• The duty of the US to help "civilize" non-Europeans

• The economic exploitation of colonized lands

• The cultural exchange between Western and Eastern societies

Which of the following is not a belief associated with Social Darwinism?

• Americans are superior to other people

• One group is more fit to survive

• All humans are equal

• Non-white people are considered inferior

What term describes the U.S. foreign policy in the 19th century that focused on avoiding conflicts with other nations?

• Expansionism

• Intervention

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

Which U.S. foreign policy in the 20th century emphasized engaging with other nations to promote national interests?

• Neutrality

• Isolationism

• Intervention

• Non-Intervention

What was one of the reasons for the expansion of the U.S. Navy during the period of American Imperialism?

• To reduce military expenses

• To compete with imperialist countries

• To decrease international trade

• To limit cultural exchanges

What proposal is attributed to Mahan during the Spanish-American War?

• Reducing the size of the navy

• It is necessary to be a world power

• Opposing capitalism

• Supporting Cuban independence

What term describes the type of journalism that exaggerates or may include false reports to attract readers?

• Investigative journalism

• Yellow journalism

• Tabloid journalism

• Broadcast journalism

What was the name of the U.S. warship that exploded in Cuba, leading to heightened tensions between the U.S. and Spain?

• U.S.S. Constitution

• U.S.S. Arizona

• U.S.S. Maine

• U.S.S. Missouri