Which of the following concepts was the idea behind the "White Man's Burden"? A) Yellow Journalism B) Self-determism C) Social Darwinism
C) Social Darwinism
All of the following territories were gained as a result of the Spanish-American war except? A) Panama B) Guam C) Puerto Rico
A) Panama
The US declared an Open Door Policy in _______ to allow free trade by any nation in any port. A) China B) Japan C) Hawaii
China
Admiral Alfred Mahan pushed for the expansion of which branch of military? A) army B) navy C) marines
B) navy
This term claims that Americans should take lands to civilize the inhabitants A) isolationism B) markets for goods C) white man's burden
white man's burden
Why did some Americans oppose imperialism? A) they saw no economic benefit B) they feared war with Europe C) they thought it went against democratic principles
C) they thought it went against democratic principles
______ the act of strong nations exerting their power over weaker nations by gaining colonies. A) industrialization B) imperialism C) impressionism
B) imperialism
Why did the US seek new colonies/territories? A) the frontier was closed & no new land was available B) they wanted to keep up with other foreign powers C) BOTH
C) BOTH