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
Correct Answer
A. Acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interests
2.

Imperialism is the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political and military control over weaker nations.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
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
Correct Answer(s)
A. Global Competition
B. Desire for Military Strength
C. Thirst for New Markets
D. Belief in Cultural Superiority
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
Correct Answer
A. Protect United States trading interests in China
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
Correct Answer(s)
A. Timber
B. Minerals
C. Oil
6.

Roosevelt's Gentlemen's Agreement was between which TWO countries
- A.
  
  Japan
- B.
  
  Russia
- C.
  
  USA
- D.
  
  China
Correct Answer(s)
A. Japan
C. USA
7.

The policy of Dollar Diplomacy used by President Taft had many critics because it used private investments.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

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.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

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Unit 7 Quiz 2 (Spring 2017)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Unit 7 Quiz 2 (Spring 2017)

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

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

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

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

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*

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

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

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.

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

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