Basic Definitions
1. What is the primary definition of imperialism?
a. When nations avoid international trade
b. When stronger nations take control of weaker ones for resources
c. When countries form peaceful alliances
d. When nations focus on domestic affairs only
B
What was the main goal of Commodore Perry's mission to Japan?
a. To establish diplomatic relations
b. To conquer territory
c. To spread Christianity
d. To establish trade ports
D
Who was leader of Hawaii before Queen Liliuokalani?
The King
Who owned Cuba?
Spain
What is a sphere of influence?
Nations were given trading privleges in their own area of China. The shaded areas of the map represent areas of EXCLUSIVE TRADE in that area by a specific country.
What best describes isolationism?
a. Trading with many nations
b. Spreading cultural influence
c. Building military alliances
d. Avoiding interaction with other nations
D
Which historical figure played a crucial role in opening Japan to foreign trade?
a. Queen Liliuokalani
b. President McKinley
c. Commodore Perry
d. King Kalakaua
C
Who lived in Hawaii and wanted to gain power there?
The sugar planters
What did Americans have invested in Cuba?
Sugar, rice plantations, railroads, iron mines
Who created the Open Door Policy?
John Hay
Which factor was NOT a major reason for American imperialism?
a. Cultural exchange programs
b. Access to natural resources
c. New markets for goods
d. Military strategic positions
A
True/False
Warships were brought to intimidate the Japanese when Commodore Perry wanted to open up trade there.
True
Why did American sugar planters in Hawaii oppose Queen Liliuokalani?
a. She wanted to reduce their political influence
b. She increased sugar taxes
c. She banned sugar production
d. She supported Japanese traders
A
Who ordered a battleship to Havana Harbor to protect American lives and property?
President William McKinley
This gives all nations AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY to trade in China including the U.S.
What does the word oppose mean?
To go against
What policy was Japan practicing at the time?
Isolationism
Why did the U.S. want to take over Hawaii?
To obtain sugar tariff free!
What was the name of the ship sent to Havana Harbor and what happened to it?
The Maine
It exploded
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
R-raw materials
N-natural resources
N-new markets to sell goods
S-Spread culture/democracy
Say out loud the definition of imperialism by heart
(Use"Ronald Needs New Shoes" silly sentence to help!)
When a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation for
Raw Materials
Natural resources
New markets to sell goods
Spread culture/ideas/democracy
True or False
Queen L. was taken over by force
True
What treaty ended the war? What did the U.S. get out of it?
TREATY OF PARIS ENDS THE WAR
Cuba becomes an independent nation
US purchases Philippines for 20 million
US assumes control of Puerto Rico and Guam
Why did we want to get involved with trade in China?
It would provide us with increased power.
It would provide us with new markets to sell goods. (silk, spices, opium).