Quizs on Imperialism and Related Concepts

Boxer Rebellion

• A peaceful protest against foreign influence in China

• A violent uprising in which Chinese rebelled against foreign influence

• A diplomatic negotiation between China and foreign powers

• A cultural movement promoting Western ideals in China

William Seward

• Secretary of State responsible for the purchase of Alaska

• President during the Civil War

• Famous abolitionist

• Leader of the suffrage movement

Queen Liliuokalani

• Hawaiian leader who was overthrown when Hawaii was almost annexed by the U.S.

• First female monarch of Hawaii who supported annexation by the U.S.

• Hawaiian queen who successfully resisted U.S. annexation efforts.

• Leader of the Hawaiian independence movement in the 20th century.

Reconcentration

• Forced movement of citizens for political reasons

• Voluntary relocation of citizens for economic opportunities

• A method of agricultural reform

• A strategy for urban development

Open Door Policy

• Policy by which no one nation would control trade with China

• A strategy to limit immigration to the United States

• An agreement to divide China among European powers

• A trade agreement between the US and Japan

Annex

• To take control of another country, usually by force

• To add a document as an attachment

• To formally reject a proposal

• To create a new law or regulation

Imperialism

• Policy by which strong nations exert control over weaker nations

• A strategy to promote global trade

• A form of cultural exchange between nations

• An economic system based on free markets

Span-Am War

• 1898 War in which the U.S. fought with Spain over Cuba

• A conflict between the U.S. and Mexico over territory

• A naval battle between the U.S. and Japan

• A war fought in Europe during the 19th century

Spheres of Influence

• An area where foreign nations claim special trading rights

• A region controlled by a single country

• A territory with no foreign influence

• A zone of military operations

Protectorate

• A type of military alliance

• An independent country controlled by another country

• A form of economic partnership

• A territory governed by a local ruler