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What was one of the motivations for American imperialistic expansion?

Discovery of valuable raw materials in Alaska (correct)

Desire to promote peace and self-determination in other nations

Isolationism from foreign affairs

Fear of the white, Anglo-Saxon race losing its dominance

Which book argued that the white, Anglo-Saxon race was the fittest to survive?

George Washington's Farewell Speech

Thomas Jefferson's 'Notes on the State of Virginia'

Josiah Strong's 'Our Country' (correct)

Frederick Douglass's 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass'

What principle did the anti-imperialists argue for in relation to nations?

Racial dominance of specific nations

Self-determination for nations (correct)

Imposing American rule on other nations

Expansion of isolationism

Which event initially led to the view that Alaska had no value?

Purchase of Alaska in 1867 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What did anti-imperialists advocate for based on George Washington's farewell address?

A long history of isolationism from foreign affairs Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers