Unit 7 Quiz 2 (Spring 2017)

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    Imperialism is the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political and military control over weaker nations.

    • True
    • False
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  • 2. 

    What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?  

    • Acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interests

    • Rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies

    • Supporting independence movements in Africa

    • Avoiding involvement with nations in East Asia

    Correct Answer
    A. Acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interests
  • 3. 

    The policy of Dollar Diplomacy used by President Taft had many critics because it used private investments.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

    Secretary of State John Hay sent his Open Door Notes (1899–1900) to world powers to...

    • Protect United States trading interests in China

    • Keep Chinese workers from coming to America

    • Secure a fair settlement in the RussoJapanese War

    • Bring a peaceful end to the Boxer Rebellion

    Correct Answer
    A. Protect United States trading interests in China
  • 5. 

    Roosevelt's Gentlemen's Agreement was between which TWO countries

    • Japan

    • Russia

    • USA

    • China

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Japan
    A. USA
  • 6. 

    What were the reasons America wanted to become and imperialistic nation? *Check ALL that apply*

    • Global Competition

    • Desire for Military Strength

    • Thirst for New Markets

    • Belief in Cultural Superiority

    • Progressivism

    • To be the first to colonize in Africa

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Global Competition
    A. Desire for Military Strength
    A. Thirst for New Markets
    A. Belief in Cultural Superiority
  • 7. 

    China's threat of war opened the door for Roosevelt to ask and get permission from Congress the fund to expand the US navy and build 16 new battleships = The Great White Fleet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 8. 

    When William Seward bought Alaska from Russia it was nicked named "Seward's Folly", but Alaska ended up being rich in...  *Check ALL that apply*  

    • Timber

    • Minerals

    • Oil

    • Corn

    • Coal

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Timber
    A. Minerals
    A. Oil

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