Imperial Identity

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What is the definition of Imperial Identity?

The belief that a nation is superior to others

The belief that a nation has a divine or historical mandate to expand its territory and influence (correct)

The belief that a nation should focus only on its internal affairs

The belief that a nation should isolate itself from the rest of the world

What laid the groundwork for future imperial ambitions in the United States?

Early colonial experiences (correct)

Manifest Destiny

The concept of being a 'City upon a Hill'

Conflict with Native Americans

What does the concept of being a 'City upon a Hill' imply?

The United States is superior to other nations

The United States should isolate itself from the rest of the world

The Puritan settlers in New England were creating a virtuous and exemplary society (correct)

The United States should focus only on its internal affairs

What did Manifest Destiny provide a moral rationale for?

Westward expansion Signup and view all the answers

Which event involved the U.S. acquiring vast land from France in 1803?

Louisiana Purchase Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of westward expansion in relation to Native Americans?

Violent conflicts and dispossession of their lands Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of 19th-century America driven by Manifest Destiny?

Westward expansion Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief in exceptionalism?

The belief that a nation sees itself as uniquely qualified to bring its values and system to others Signup and view all the answers

What did the belief in Manifest Destiny justify?

Territorial acquisitions Signup and view all the answers

What did westward expansion promote the idea of?

Manifest Destiny Signup and view all the answers

Which event contributed to the expansion of the frontier in the United States?

The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad Signup and view all the answers

What were the economic drivers of westward expansion in the United States?

Access to natural resources and agricultural development Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

To prevent further European colonization or interference in the Western Hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States often intervene in Latin American countries?

To protect its economic interests and ensure political stability Signup and view all the answers

Which conflict resulted in the acquisition of territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines by the United States?

Spanish-American War Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Panama Canal?

It provided a crucial waterway for global trade and military mobility Signup and view all the answers

What did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 accomplish?

It connected the eastern and western coasts of the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What were the economic interests that drove American intervention in Latin America?

Access to Latin American markets and resources Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the United States' intervention in Latin American countries up to 1917?

To protect its interests and ensure the establishment of stable governments Signup and view all the answers

What prompted significant investment in infrastructure during westward expansion in the United States?

The need to transport goods and people Signup and view all the answers