10 Questions
Why did many Americans believe the United States should become a world power in the 1880s?
Due to economic and military competition from Europe, and a growing feeling of cultural superiority
What is the main reason European nations expanded their power overseas?
To import raw materials for manufacturing
What was the concept of 'Anglo-Saxonism/Manifest Destiny' linked with?
Historian John Fiske's idea of superior character, ideas, and systems of government
What did Europeans do to exert control over territories overseas?
Made some colonies and others into protectorates
What drove Americans to become interested in new imperialism?
The need for new overseas markets to keep its economy strong
What was the term used to describe the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones?
Imperialism
What did high tariffs in industrialized nations aim to do?
Protect domestic industries
What did John Fiske argue about English-speaking nations?
They had superior character, ideas, and systems of government
What did European nations do to exert control over some territories overseas?
Make some colonies and others into protectorates
Why did many Americans become interested in new imperialism?
The nation needed new overseas markets to keep its economy strong
This quiz covers the history of the United States' expansion internationally, influenced by economic and military competition with European nations like Britain and Spain. It explores the building support for imperialism among Americans, despite initial focus on reconstructing the South.
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