Question

multiple choice practice
causes of imperialism
ss.912.a.4.1 analyze the major factors that drove united states imperialism.
1 rudyard kiplings poem entitled \white mans burden\ was published in 1899.
\take up the white mans burden-
ye dare not stoop to less-
nor call too loud on freedom
to cloak your weariness;\
with which statement would kipling agree?
a colonialism is primarily about economic exploitation, not moral uplift.
b america should avoid foreign entanglements and focus solely on domestic growth.
c the philippines should be granted immediate self - governance and independence.
d the u.s. has a moral duty to acquire the philippines, even if it contradicts american ideals.
2 which describes the u.s. goal in proposing the open door policy in china?
a to mediate a peaceful resolution to the russo - chinese war
b to ensure equal trading opportunities for all nations in china
c to establish exclusive american control over specific chinese ports
d to support chinas efforts to industrialize by providing american technology
3 which identifies t. roosevelts approach to foreign policy in latin america?
a non - intervention and independence
b right to intervene and maintain order
c foreign alliances and spheres of influence
d diplomatic negotiations and economic aid
4 based on the map, which was a factor driving american imperialism?
a large mineral deposits in the western frontier
b importance of oceanic routes for global trade
c desire to spread democratic ideals into europe
d motivation to build a transcontinental railroad system

Explanation:

• Question 1: Kipling's poem "White Man's Burden" promoted the idea that Western powers (like the U.S.) had a moral duty to "civilize" non - Western peoples. Option D aligns with this as it implies a moral duty (even if it contradicts American ideals like freedom, as the poem also hints at a complex imperialist mission).
• Question 2: The Open Door Policy was proposed by the U.S. to ensure that all countries had equal trading rights in China. This was to prevent any one nation (like European powers or Japan) from having exclusive control over Chinese markets.
• Question 3: Theodore Roosevelt's approach, known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, stated that the U.S. had the right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain order (often related to economic and political stability, especially regarding U.S. interests).
• Question 4: American imperialism was driven in part by the importance of oceanic routes for global trade. Control over strategic oceanic locations (like Hawaii, the Philippines, etc.) was crucial for trade expansion, which is a key imperialist factor.

Answer:

1. D. The U.S. has a moral duty to acquire the Philippines, even if it contradicts American ideals.
2. B. to ensure equal trading opportunities for all nations in China
3. B. right to intervene and maintain order
4. B. importance of oceanic routes for global trade