History 2- Imperialsim Quiz

Queen Liliuokalani

Queen of Hawaii when America took over

Imperialism

The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories; was already a trend around the world

Alfred T. Mahan 

U.S. navy admiral who urged government officials to ramp up American naval power in order to complete with other powerful nations 

William Seward 

Secretary of states under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson. He arranged for the U.S. to buy Alaska in 1867 which would be a state by 1959 

Pearl Harbor

With much American pressure on Hawaii in 1887 this base was made due to being the kingdom of Hawaii’s best part. It became a coaling station for refueling American ships. 

Sanford B. Dole 

Head of Hawaii’s government 

Why did the US feel pressure of being an imperial powers?

Other nations were already exercising imperialism so the US felt they had to keep up. As the US became more powerful and industrious they needed resouces for raw materials. 

What branch of the military specifically needed to build up to enforce imperialism? 

US Navy 

Why was Alaska and Hawaii important?

For reasources Alaska was abundant in timber, minerals and oil while Hawaii had many natural resources such as harbor space and fruits

Name an example of cultural superiority.

Examples include believing your government or religion, citizenship is better than someone else’s.