Unit 7 Quiz 2 (Spring 2017)
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- 1.What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
- A.
Acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interests
- B.
Rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies
- C.
Supporting independence movements in Africa
- D.
Avoiding involvement with nations in East Asia
- 2.Imperialism is the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political and military control over weaker nations.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.What were the reasons America wanted to become and imperialistic nation? *Check ALL that apply*
- A.
Global Competition
- B.
Desire for Military Strength
- C.
Thirst for New Markets
- D.
Belief in Cultural Superiority
- E.
Progressivism
- F.
To be the first to colonize in Africa
- 4.Secretary of State John Hay sent his Open Door Notes (1899–1900) to world powers to...
- A.
Protect United States trading interests in China
- B.
Keep Chinese workers from coming to America
- C.
Secure a fair settlement in the RussoJapanese War
- D.
Bring a peaceful end to the Boxer Rebellion
- 5.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*
- A.
Timber
- B.
Minerals
- C.
Oil
- D.
Corn
- E.
Coal
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