American Imperialism

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What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

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Ensure trading rights with China

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What did Alfred T. Mahan argue?

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To become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its navy power.

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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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Why did United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's?

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to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials

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Why did Americans in Hawaii want to be annexed by the United States?

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Hawaii provided Americans with sugar and pineapples which would benefit U.S. trade.

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Headed Hawaiian government after the queen was overthrown and pushed for the annexation of Hawaii by the U.S.

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Sanford Dole

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______________ is a name for false or exaggerated reporting/news.

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Yellow Journalism

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What ship had a huge explosion that killed 260 Americans? Options: The Magic, The Titanic, The Lusitania, The USS Maine

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The USS Maine

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As a result of the Spanish American war, the US became

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A world power

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At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories?

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Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico