Imperialism

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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the U.S. was involved in Hawaii?

• To spread Christianity
• Their location provided a good spot for the navy to have a base
• They wanted to learn the Hawaiian culture to eliminate racism.
• They wanted to have sole control over the sugar industry

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They wanted to learn the Hawaiian culture to eliminate racism.

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The African American Point of view on Imperialism was...

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afraid the US would mistreat people abroad the way African Americans were

Front

How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal? Options: The U.S. took it with military force., Bought it from Colombia for $10 million, Made a deal with Panama after the U.S. helped it gain their independence from Colombia, The U.S. rented it from Panama

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Made a deal with Panama after the U.S. helped it gain their independence from Colombia

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What does this map support?

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Panama Canal is critical to US trade

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Why did Theodore Roosevelt help support a revolt against Columbia?

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He wanted to build the Panama Canal

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President McKinley and the American people were finally convinced to wage war against the Spanish after the mysterious explosion of the: HMS Beagle, USS Olympia, Spanish Armada, USS Maine

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USS Maine

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Yellow journalism

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exaggerated news stories

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Cuba was seeking ________ from Spain.

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freedom

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The Spanish American War took place in...
Options: Spain in 1898, The Philippines in 1898, Cuba in 1898, The Philippines in 1917

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Cuba in 1898

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Which territory seemed like a wasted purchase until gold and oil were discovered? Options: California, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam.

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Alaska