Imperialism: Debates

What was one of the reasons Russia wanted to sell Alaska?

• Economic burden

• Threat of British takeover

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

Who was the most influential Secretary of State since John Quincy Adams?

• James Monroe

• William H. Seward

• Andrew Johnson

• Abraham Lincoln

The book 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History' was written by ________.

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

What was one of the main reasons for U.S. expansion during the era of 'New Imperialism'?

• To spread democracy

• To gain economic interests

• To promote peace

• To establish cultural exchanges.

The U.S. commission explored the use of Pearl Harbor in which location?

• Japan

• Hawaii

• Philippines

• Guam

Who was the Hawaiian monarch overthrown by American settlers in 1893?

• King Kamehameha

• Queen Liliuokalani

• King Kalakaua

• Queen Emma

Which President blocked Republican efforts to annex Hawaii?

• William McKinley

• Grover Cleveland

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Benjamin Harrison

Which book was widely read by American citizens and political leaders in Europe and Japan?

• The Influence of Sea Power Upon History

• The Wealth of Nations

• The Art of War

• The Prince

The U.S. Navy's ability to project power globally by 1900 was supported by ______.

• Advanced technology

• Coaling and supply stations

• Diplomatic alliances

• Cultural exchanges

The U.S. Navy was the third largest in the world by ______.

• 1890

• 1900

• 1910

• 1920