Overseas Expansion 1

Americans reacted positively to Seward's purchases.

False

an economy based on large-scale industries and production of goods

Industrialism

Interference in the affairs of one country by another

Intervention

How did the United States change in the twentieth century?

It was transformed into a respected world leader.

to bargain with another party to reach an agreement

Negotiate

Alaska has become important because of its natural resources and crucial defense location.

True

European countries sought industrial materials in the Americas

True

The Monroe Doctrine forbade European intervention in the Western Hemisphere.

True

The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.

True

Through the Monroe Doctrine, American self-interest moved into world concerns.

True

The Monroe Doctrine was established for all of these reasons except:

so the United States could colonize the Western Hemisphere

The Monroe Doctrine was established for all of these reasons

to keep Europe from colonizing in the Americas for American defense to keep Europe from interfering in the Western Hemisphere