The Age of Imperialism

Test:

Part I: 50 multiple choice items. Part II: Five paragraph AP style essay.

Use the test taking strategy of answering all the multiple choice questions that you know immediately, and mark those that you don’t know in order to come back to them later.

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Organization

Explain, define, describe

Essay Prompt: “Age of Imperialism”

Why did the United States adopt a policy of Imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th century? Discuss examples of how this policy was implemented.

Essay Format:Introductory Paragraph

1. General Essay Topic Setup 2. Time/Place Setting 3. Thesis (Mention Categories of Proof)

Body Paragraphs1. Topic/Transition Sentence 2. Concrete Detail 3. Commentary (Connects CD’s or adds another level

detail)

4. This shows that (relates directly to thesis)

Conclusion Paragraph1. Restatement of Thesis 2. Summary Statement of Evidence 3. Commentary “So What Sentences”

SAMPLE AP LEVEL ESSAY

What would a good introductory paragraph and thesis statement look like for this question?

Why did the United States adopt a policy of Imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th century? Discuss examples of how this policy was implemented.

Thesis: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________.

Possible Introduction:

“During the late 19th and early 20th century, many nations followed Imperialism, which was the policy of gaining territory outside one’s own borders for the benefit of the imperial nation. The United States adopted and practiced a policy of Imperialism throughout the world, particularly in Asia, the Pacific and Latin America, for a variety of reasons. Among the motives which drove the United States to pursue Imperialism were religious and cultural attitudes, strategic military concerns, and the goal of strengthening American trade and economic opportunities.”

Groups: Complete outline for your assigned section.

1 and 2 = Cultural Attitudes 3 and 4 = Strategic Concerns 5 and 6 = Economic Motives

Category of proof: CD:

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8 sentences is only a MINIMUM, you are encouraged to add

more CDs and CMs….

Category of proof:

C.O.P. Cultural and religious attitudes CD: Social Darwinism and Herbert Spencer CD: Anglo-Saxon Superiority and John Burgess

CM: Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The White Man’s Burden” CD: The duty to spread Christianity CD: Reverend J.H. Barrows

CM: Idea of “Manifest Destiny of Christian Republic” CD: “The imperialism of Righteousness”

CM: Number of missionaries increased six-fold 1870-1900

CM: President Wilson’s “Missionary Diplomacy”

C.O.P: Strategic Military Concerns CD: Admiral Alfred Mahan’s book “The Influence of Sea

Power on History” (Mahanism) called for: CM: Canal across the isthmus of Panama CM: Need naval bases in the Caribbean and Pacific to

control the canal CM: Annex Hawaii and other Pacific islands

CD: Many Republicans supported Mahanism CM: T.R., Senator Lodge, John Hay, Elihu Root, Albert

Shaw, Whitelaw Reid all favored Imperialism. CM: In 1891 the US established the “US Naval Advisory

Board” to build steel hulled ships.. CD: TR’s efforts to build a Panama Canal, offer to buy zone

from Colombia rejected.. CM: Phliippe Bunau-Varilla’s plan to stir revolution CM: US made Panama an American Protectorate

CD: Creation of the “Roosevelt Corollary”

C.O.P.: Economic Reasons CD: To establish “Spheres of Influence” in the East CD: President McKinley’s “Open Door Policy”

CM: Led to the “Boxer Rebellion” CD: President Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”

CM: Actions in Haiti and Honduras CM: Taft sent troops to Nicaragua

CD: President Wilson’s “Missionary Diplomacy” CM: Marines to Haiti 1915 CM: Dominican Republic 1916 CM: Mexico 1914

CD: Spanish-American War CD: Overthrow of Queen Lil in Hawaii CD: Com. Matthew Perry in Japan

Test:

Part I: 50 multiple choice items. Part II: Five paragraph AP style essay.

Use the test taking strategy of answering all the multiple choice questions that you know immediately, and mark those that you don’t know in order to come back to them later.

5. American imperialists often rationalized actions by

a.pointing out that the United States had to overcome a heritage of a weak military

b.expressing the opinion that people of Anglo- Saxon descent were from a superior culture

c.claiming that western European nations were weak because they did not annex territory

d.refusing to admit to the economic benefits that could be gained from imperial colonies

9. Economic conditions that fueled support for foreign trade included

a. a decrease in the number of wage earners b. the seemingly unlimited prosperity of the years 1888–1895 c. a huge increase in the amount of manufactured goods produced in America d. the nation’s decision to use a silver-backed currency

12. The American government used all of the following methods to take control of Hawaii EXCEPT

a.using economic embargo by closing U.S. markets to sugar producers

b.enlisting the help of Great Britain and France in establishing imperial control

c.endorsing a Hawaiian constitution that gave power to wealthy white residents

d.sending the Marines to support a move to overthrow Queen Liliuokalani

18.Popular anger against Spain was ignited bya.their refusal to allow limited autonomy to Cubab.the destruction of the U.S. ship, the Mainec.their insistence that de-concentration must

continue indefinitelyd.the rising of Spanish rebels in Venezuela

Study Tips:1. Read and then re-read the chapter several times.2. Take careful and thorough notes as you read.3. Complete the graphic organizer/reading guide for each

chapter.4. Use the syllabus terms and objectives to review material.5. Make note cards over the terms to study.6. Take the online practice tests on my website under the

Goldfield icon, 3rd edition.7. Read the chapter review and summary at the end of the

chapter.

Directions for the Essay: 1. Underline your terms, people, events (CD’s) and the first word of each commentary (CM) sentence. 2. Write you essay response in AP style format:

Introductory Paragraph (4-5 sentences)1. General Essay Topic Setup 2. Time/Place Setting 3. Thesis (Mention Categories of Proof)

Body Paragraphs (minimum of 8 each paragraph)1. Topic/Transition Sentence 2. Concrete Detail (minimum of 4)3. Commentary (minimum of 2)4. This Shows That Sentence

Conclusion Paragraph (about 3 sentences)1. Restatement of Thesis 2. Summary Statement of Evidence