Quiz for Cecil Rhodes: The “Greatness” of an Imperialist

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Quiz for Cecil Rhodes: The “Greatness” of an Imperialist

Question 24.1

1. Why did Rhodes believe it was a tragedy for the United States that it won the Revolutionary War (see Document 24.1)?

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Correct. The answer is d. Rhodes imagined an America improved by the "softening and elevating influences of English rule," and populated with Englishmen instead of "low class Irish and German emigrants."
Incorrect. The answer is d. Rhodes imagined an America improved by the "softening and elevating influences of English rule," and populated with Englishmen instead of "low class Irish and German emigrants."

Question 24.2

2. In Rhodes's view (see Document 24.1), how should the British people have viewed Africa?

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Correct. The answer is a. As Rhodes put it, the British had a duty to take Africa because the acquisition of more territory "means more of the Anglo-Saxon race, more of the best, the most human, most honorable race the world possesses."
Incorrect. The answer is a. As Rhodes put it, the British had a duty to take Africa because the acquisition of more territory "means more of the Anglo-Saxon race, more of the best, the most human, most honorable race the world possesses."

Question 24.3

3. Which of these best summarizes Michell's characterization of Rhodes (see Document 24.3)?

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Correct. The answer is c. Michell was sure the facts would demonstrate that Rhodes was "a great man, great even in his faults."
Incorrect. The answer is c. Michell was sure the facts would demonstrate that Rhodes was "a great man, great even in his faults."

Question 24.4

4. What did Plumb see as Rhodes's ultimate goal (see Document 24.4)?

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Correct. The answer is b. Plumb suggested that Rhodes saw his success in Africa as a means to an end, that end being an adolescent dream of world domination.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Plumb suggested that Rhodes saw his success in Africa as a means to an end, that end being an adolescent dream of world domination.