1. Identify one social factor that influenced American imperialism.

Question

A) strengthen alliances
B) spread of religion
C) trade opportunities
D) spread of democracy

2. Which event proved that the U.S. purchase of Alaska had been a good investment?
A) Alaska quickly became one of the most populous U.S. states.
B) The United States profited from the eventual discovery of gold in Alaska.
C) Russia suffered an economic collapse after selling off its access to Alaskan resources.
D) Great Britain offered to buy Alaska for more than the United States had paid for the territory.

3. Which of the following best describes Frederick Jackson Turner's frontier thesis?
A) The frontier is a sacred land that should be developed in a sustainable way.
B) The frontier is an endless, open land that is ready to be developed for profit.
C) The frontier caused Americans to settle too far apart to develop a sense of unity as a nation.
D) The frontier developed American democracy by blending wilderness and European tradition.

Answer 1

1. B) spread of religion - The desire to spread Christianity and other religious beliefs was a significant social factor that influenced American imperialism.

2. B) The United States profited from the eventual discovery of gold in Alaska. - This event demonstrated that the purchase of Alaska was a wise investment due to its valuable natural resources.

3. D) The frontier developed American democracy by blending wilderness and European tradition. - Frederick Jackson Turner's frontier thesis emphasized how the experience of the frontier fostered democratic ideals and shaped American identity by mixing the challenges of the wilderness with European heritage.