Unit 4 Imperialism & WWI

Imperialism

• Promoting national independence and avoiding foreign alliances

• The economic and poliitcal domination fo a strong nation over a weaker nations.

• the belief that a nation should avoide involvement in foreign countries.

• the idea that all nations should have equal access to trade in other countries.

The Anti-Imperialist League was formed to..

• oppose the annexation of territories to the US.

• oppose the building of the Panama Canal for international trade.

• oppose diplomatice efforts to open Chinese markets to all nations.

• oppose US support for international trade agreements.

In a protectorate, the dominant country usually:

• occupies the area militarily & politically controls the government.

• Protects the area and controls its foreign policy; but allows local government.

• Provides resouces without any political or economic control.

• Fully annexes the area as part of its nation.

Theodore Roosevlet was known for which foreign policy approach?

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

Dollar Diplomacy was aimed at

• Expanding US military presence in foreign countries.

• Using US economic power to influence foreign nations.

• advocating for moral principles in foreign affairs.

• supporting the annexation of foreign territories.

The Open Door Policy aimed to.

• Expand US military influence in Latin America.

• Ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China.

• Support the annexation of the Philippines.

• Promote peace through diplomatic channels only.

The construction of the Panama Can was significant becasue it:

• Alled European countries easier access to US markets.

• Established a pathway for quick travel between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

• Was a shortcut for US ships to the Pacific Ocean.

• Separated Panama from South America.

Queen Liluokalani was the last monarch of:

• The Philippines

• Hawaii

• Cuba

• Panama

Social Darwinism was used to justify:

• The expansion of US territories.

• equal treatment for all nations

• strong alliances with ohter countries

• Independence of all colonies.

White Man's Burden referred to the belief that:

• English speaking nations had a duty to civilize others.

• All nations should be free from colonial rule.

• nationalism would lead to world peace.

• Military intervention was a lst restory