Imperialism

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Imperialism is:

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economic and political domination of a strong nation over a weak nation.

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Why were Hawaii, China, and the Philippines targets of US imperialism in the late 1890s?

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All of these territories allowed the U.S. to increase their trade and spread democracy.

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Why was the press coverage of the explosion aboard the U.S.S. Maine considered an example of yellow journalism?

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It sensationalized the event and exaggerated what actually happened so readers would be anti-Spanish.

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Which phrase best describes the goal of Roosevelt’s Corollary?

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He wanted to reduce European influence in Central America.

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US action’s in Latin America and Asia in the late 1800’s focused mostly on

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Helping the US economy grow

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The Open Door Policy allowed for free trade with: China, Philippines, Cuba, All of Central America

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China

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By the policy of Dollar Diplomacy, Taft believed that

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The United States could increase their influence in Latin America by expanding trade, rather than use the military.

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Why was the US looking to acquire territory overseas?

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To find new markets for their products

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Why was Hawaii an important island to acquire?

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It was a strategic location for a naval base.

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Why would the purchase of Alaska in 1867 be important to the expansion of the American economy?

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The land was rich in timber, gold and oil