Unit 7 Quiz 2 (Spring 2017)

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

True

False

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

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

True

False

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

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

Japan

Russia

USA

China

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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

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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

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

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