US History II - 18-1 questions and answers
with solutions
What is the policy of imperialism? - ANSWER - When stronger nations extend their economic,
political, or military control over weaker territories.
What were the major factors that contributed to the growth of American imperialism? -
ANSWER - Desire for military strength
- Thirst for new markets
- Belief in cultural superiority.
Why was the purchase of Alaska significant? - ANSWER - Sec. of State William Seward arranged
for the purchase
- It only cost $.02 per acre and it was rich in timber, minerals, and oil.
What groups were interested in increasing America's presence in Hawaii? Why? - ANSWER -
Sugar plantation owners were interested in annexing Hawaii because if the US did so, then the
tariff wouldn't apply to them.
How did Hawaii eventually come under the control of the US? - ANSWER - Business groups got
aid from the US ambassador to stage a revolution against Queen Liliuokalani
- A new government headed by Sanford B. Dole was established and eventually, President
McKinley annexed it.
with solutions
What is the policy of imperialism? - ANSWER - When stronger nations extend their economic,
political, or military control over weaker territories.
What were the major factors that contributed to the growth of American imperialism? -
ANSWER - Desire for military strength
- Thirst for new markets
- Belief in cultural superiority.
Why was the purchase of Alaska significant? - ANSWER - Sec. of State William Seward arranged
for the purchase
- It only cost $.02 per acre and it was rich in timber, minerals, and oil.
What groups were interested in increasing America's presence in Hawaii? Why? - ANSWER -
Sugar plantation owners were interested in annexing Hawaii because if the US did so, then the
tariff wouldn't apply to them.
How did Hawaii eventually come under the control of the US? - ANSWER - Business groups got
aid from the US ambassador to stage a revolution against Queen Liliuokalani
- A new government headed by Sanford B. Dole was established and eventually, President
McKinley annexed it.
