ss imperialism quiz

Question 1

what were the reasons for imperlism in the 1870-1914

Answer 1

Industrial nations of Europe needed raw materials and markets, racism, compettition

Question 2

Isolationism

Answer 2

staying out of world affairs

Question 3

Annexation

Answer 3

the forcible acquisition of one state’s territory by another state

Question 4

Describe why Imperialism often has a domino effect among competitive countries

Answer 4

Colonization of an area often closes it off to access by others economically
Colonization of an area closes it off to military access

Question 5

What is Imperialism?

Answer 5

Policy extending the power of a country and influence through diplomacy or military force

Question 6

Imperial powers around 1900

Answer 6

Britain, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands (Spain less so
after the Spanish American War)

Question 7

Some Americans argued that Imperialism was good because:

Answer 7

1: the U.S. benefited from natural resources in other places
2: fueled economic growth around the world
3: created safer societies for the U.S. and other countries with the increasingly strong U.S. military keeping an eye on things
4. Spread American ideals of Democracy and Christianity–belief in American superiority

Question 8

Who were key artists working in this style?

Answer 8

Robert Henry, Thomas Anshtz and Thomas Eakins