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Basic Definitions
Japan
Hawaii
Spanish American war
China
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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

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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

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Who was leader of Hawaii before Queen Liliuokalani?

The King

100

Who owned Cuba?

Spain

100

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.


200

What best describes isolationism?
a. Trading with many nations
b. Spreading cultural influence
c. Building military alliances
d. Avoiding interaction with other nations

D

200

 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

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Who lived in Hawaii and wanted to gain power there?

The sugar planters

200

What did Americans have invested in Cuba?

Sugar, rice plantations, railroads, iron mines

200

Who created the Open Door Policy?

John Hay

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 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

300

True/False

Warships were brought to intimidate the Japanese when Commodore Perry wanted to open up trade there.

True

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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

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Who ordered a battleship to Havana Harbor to protect American lives and property?

President William McKinley

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What was the Open Door Policy?

 This gives all nations AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY to trade in China including the U.S.

400

What does the word oppose mean?

To go against

400

What policy was Japan practicing at the time?

Isolationism

400

Why did the U.S. want to take over Hawaii?

To obtain sugar tariff free!

400

What was the name of the ship sent to Havana Harbor and what happened to it?

The Maine

It exploded

400

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

  • This was the Chinese attacks on FOREIGNERS.
  • These attacks started because they didn’t want foreigners going into their country..that means they could be taken over by others.
  • 2500 troops sent in to squash rebellion….we were successful..other European nations sent troops too! 


500
Explain what "Ronald needs new shoes" stands for

R-raw materials

N-natural resources

N-new markets to sell goods

S-Spread culture/democracy

500

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

500

True or False

Queen L. was taken over by force

True

500

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

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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).