Imperialism TEST

Any situation threatening another country in the Western Hemisphere, the U.S. would act as the police force.

Which prominent U. S. civil right leader did we say was influenced by Gandhi?

Europeans look for new markets because of the surplus of goods and wanted __________; ex: palm oil, gold, copper.

I have seen that we do not intend to free...I am opposed to having the (American) eagle put it talons on any other land

An area in which a foreign nation gained complete control over a given region and its local population

People brought along medical education to prevent disease and provide sanitation/hygiene for undeveloped countries.

In 1904, France takes control of Morocco and this southern part of the important waterway.

The British government attempted to rule this country's political and economical systems, but failed to do so.

A region in which one nation had exclusive economic and political privileges that were recognized by other nations.

A philosophy of non-violent resistance set up by Gandhi in India.

Local elites were removed from power and replaces with a new set of officials brought from the mother country.

Imperialism created bitter rivalries between nations to become more

What was the essential purpose of the Panama Canal?

These became more important to the overall strength of a country in order to protect trade entities abroad.

Country took control of Algiers

By 1878, this country controlled two North African posts for the purpose of trade.

This ethnic group of people were descendants of Europeans born in Latin America and lived there permanently.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Platt Amendment?

Two nations ruling a region as partners is called a

Which of the following countries used agriculture to create surpluses that could be used for financing industry?

Because of debt, Egypt had to sell their interests in the Suez Canal to:

This describes the views expressed by Rudyard Kipling in his literary work titled White Man's Burden

People of the colonies abandoned their local cultures and adopted all aspects of the colonial power

This man was instrumental in the building of railroads and transportation services in Africa:

The local ruler kept his title, but officials of foreign powers actually controlled the region

August 15, 1947, 2 countries separated from G.B. many to believe that G.B. was losing control of its colonies?

Industrialized nations looked for new markets in the non-industrialized regions of all these regions EXCEPT:

Which of the following is best supported by the political cartoon below?

Powerful nations dominate the political, economic, and cultural affairs of another smaller nation or region:

Which of the following regions is a disputed area between India and Pakistan that could cause a Nuclear War?