10 Questions
What was one of the motivations for American imperialistic expansion?
Discovery of valuable raw materials in Alaska
Which book argued that the white, Anglo-Saxon race was the fittest to survive?
Josiah Strong's 'Our Country'
What principle did the anti-imperialists argue for in relation to nations?
Self-determination for nations
Which event initially led to the view that Alaska had no value?
Purchase of Alaska in 1867
Which belief justified the idea of a strong country 'eating the weak' in politics and economics?
Josiah Strong's argument that the white, Anglo-Saxon race was the fittest to survive
What was Alfred Thayer Mahan's argument in 'The Influence of Sea Power on History' regarding a strong country's need?
A robust navy to secure foreign markets
What did anti-imperialists advocate for based on George Washington's farewell address?
A long history of isolationism from foreign affairs
What was one of the concerns raised by anti-imperialists regarding the occupation of foreign lands?
The potential loss of the right to self-determination for native inhabitants
What was the main argument against Imperialism summarized in the text?
Countries should be able to self-govern because that’s what America argued for while fighting for independence
What was one argument for Imperialism based on the text?
"Eating the weak" in politics and economics was justified by the belief in Social Darwinism
Test your knowledge on American expansion and imperialism, from the purchase of Alaska to the fierce debate between imperialists and anti-imperialists. Learn about America's imperialist expansion and its impact on history.
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