Exploring the End of First Wave European Imperialism

Who is depicted in the painting crossing the Delaware River?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Latin American revolutionary is represented as being crowned by an angel in the painting?

• José de San Martín

• Simón Bolívar

• Francisco de Miranda

• Miguel Hidalgo

What was the primary focus of Spanish colonization?

• Africa

• Australia

• Asia

• The Americas

Which territories remained under Spanish control after the independence movements in the Americas?

• Mexico and Brazil

• Cuba and Puerto Rico

• Peru and Venezuela

• Colombia and Argentina

What year was the Monroe Doctrine announced?

• 1823

• 1826

• 1812

• 1808

What does the Monroe Doctrine primarily state?

• Support for European colonies

• Opposition to new European colonies in the Americas

• Encouragement of European trade

• Neutrality in European conflicts

Which area did the second wave of imperialism primarily focus on?

• Antarctica

• The Americas

• Australia

• Africa

What was a major reason for the shift in European imperial efforts from the Americas to Africa and Asia?

• Lack of interest in the Americas

• Independence movements in the Americas

• Economic downturn in Europe

• Discovery of resources in Africa

Which country was not part of the original 13 colonies that became the United States?

• Delaware

• Virginia

• Vermont

• New Hampshire

What ideological movement provided justification for independence movements?

• Realism

• Romanticism

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance