Imperialism

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Imperialism is __________.

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when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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annexation

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adding on to a country

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Seward’s Folly

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People mocked the purchase of Alaska - icy barren wasteland. Seward was credited for the purchase

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yellow journalism

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Exaggerated stories with false information and catchy headlines - sells more paper

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What were the causes of Imperialism?

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Economic interests, Military interests, Spread Cultural Superiority

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What happened to the size of the U.S. territory?

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The U.S. gained many new territories.

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After Imperialism, how did the way the U.S. get along with other countries change?

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Conflicts arose with new countries

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What did other countries think of the U.S. because of Imperialism?

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The U.S. becomes a world power

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What were the benefits of annexing Hawaii?

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Sugarcane (economic interest) Military base (pit stop to Asia- military interest)

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What were two causes of the Spanish-American War?

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The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine and Wanted to free Cubans from Spanish rule