Question

chapter 7 test, form a cont.
the reach of imperialism

1. what group most supported the rule of porfirio díaz?

a. revolutionary campesinos
b. foreign businesses
c. urban workers
d. small landowners

1. imperial economic policies in latin america resulted in

a. the decline of middle sectors of society.
b. regional dependence on exports to western powers.
c. widespread land redistribution to poor farmers.
d. the generally peaceful transition to democratic forms of government.
directions: short answer
\mr. president, the times call for candor. the philippines are ours forever. and just beyond the
philippines are chinas illimitable markets. we will not retreat from either. we will not abandon an
opportunity in asia. we will not renounce our part in the mission of our race, trustee, under
god, of the civilization of the world.\
—senator albert beveridge, from a speech before the u.s. senate, january 9, 1900

1. explain the new imperialist motives reflected in the statement. how did the united states pursue those

motives in southeast asia at the turn of the twentieth century?

1. how did western political ideals lead to the rise of african nationalism and spur resistance to

colonization?

Explanation:

Question 19

Porfirio Díaz's rule in Mexico was favorable to foreign businesses as his policies promoted foreign investment, infrastructure development for foreign interests, and a stable (though repressive) environment for external capital. Revolutionary campesinos, urban workers, and small landowners were often disadvantaged by his policies (e.g., land concentration, poor labor conditions), so they did not support him. Thus, foreign businesses (Option B) most supported his rule.

Imperial economic policies in Latin America focused on extracting raw materials and exporting them to Western powers, creating a dependent economic structure where regions relied on these exports. Middle sectors could grow in some cases, land redistribution to poor farmers was rare (land was concentrated), and transitions to democracy were not peaceful or common. So the result was regional dependence on exports (Option B).

1. Motives Reflected: The statement shows economic motives (access to "China’s illimitable markets" in Asia, viewing the Philippines as a market/resource base) and ideological motives (the "mission of our race, trustee... of civilization" reflects Social Darwinist/White Man’s Burden ideas, believing in spreading Western civilization).
2. U.S. Pursuit in Southeast Asia: After the Spanish - American War, the U.S. annexed the Philippines (1898 - 1902, defeating Filipino independence forces). The U.S. established a colonial administration, used the Philippines as a trade hub to access Asian markets, and promoted American economic interests (e.g., trade, resource extraction) while also attempting to "civilize" through education, infrastructure, and governance reforms.

Question 22

Answer:

B. foreign businesses

Question 20