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1
American business leaders favored expansion in order to
Establish military equality with European nations
Solve the economic problem of overproduction
Stop Russian expansion into Alaska
Establish an empire throughout the world
2
Which Motive? The measurement of the size and shape of human skulls
Social
Political
Economic
Cultural
3
Which Motive? To explore uncharted territory on the map
Political
Economic
Social
Cultural
4
Which Motive? Establishing new factories in Latin or South America to make products cheaper
Cultural
Economic
Political
Social
5
In the 1890s, William R. Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used their newspapers to
Repeal the Monroe Doctrine
Elect Teddy Roosevelt to the Presidency
promote stories of Yellow Journalism
Help start the boxer rebellion
6
What are weaker areas dominated by stronger countries.
Colonies
Provinces
Regions
States
7
During the late 19th, US policy toward Latin America was most strongly characterized by
Neglect
Intervention
Friendship
Tolerance
8
The Platt Amendment of 1901 provided for:
The establishment of cavalry under the command
The construction of the Panama Canal
The leasing of the port of Hong Kong
The US’ right to intervene in Cuba to maintain peace
9
Which of the following is not a motive of the US during the Imperial Era
Social Motives
Cultural Motives
Industrial Motives
Political Motives
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Which Motive? Traveling to Asia in search of rare resources and markets
Social
Political
Economic
Cultural
11
Which Motive? belief that the weaker races will die off, while stronger ones survive?
Political
Social
Economic
Cultural
12
Which of the following was a major economic argument for expansion?
Americans needed the respect for foreign countries
Many US industries were short of labor
Foreign goods were often superior to American products
The US needed new markets for its goods
13
Which Motive? To teach the native children of Africa and Asia the English language
Economic
Social
Political
Cultural
14
Which of the following statements best summarizes America’s feelings toward other countries?
no right to take the lands controlled by other nations’
responsibility to gain natural resources and civilize others
unacceptable for US to take lands in the southern hemisphere
‘Taking the land of another country isn't nice
15
People who rejected the ideas of imperialism formed this group:
Anti-Imperialist League
Pro- Imperialism League
Imperialism is Wrong
Ultimate Imperialist League
16
In 1914, the US finished the Panama Canal. Why did the US build the canal?
It gave the US a base in Central America
It saved time by allowing US ships to travel to Asia faster
It helped improve US relations with South America
It provided thousands of jobs for Americans
17
Which Motive? Taking territory to enhance worldwide prestige
Social
Political
Cultural
Economic
18
Which of the following was an immediate result of US involvement in Japan?
Japan fully resisted Us involvement
Japan embraced US teachings and became an imperial power
Japan became a colony of the United States
Japanese began to share cultural ideas w/ United States
