Imperialism Review

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Which of the following is true of the Maine explosion?

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No one is sure why but spontaneous combustion of the ship's coal bunker is a possibility

Front

Who led the calvary unit called, "The Rough Riders?"

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Teddy Roosevelt

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What was the result of the Treaty of Paris?

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The U.S. gained power over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

Front

Which of the following is true of Puerto Rico today?

• It is a U.S. state
• It is an independent country
• It is a U.S. territory
• It is a self-governing commonwealth of Spain

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It is a U.S. territory

Front

Which U.S. President had the U.S. start building the Panama Canal?

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Roosevelt

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Cuba gained independence when...

• The treaty of Paris was signed
• When they defeated the U.S. and Spain in the Spanish-American war
• When they revolted against their own government
• After the sinking of the Maine

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The treaty of Paris was signed

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Which of the following is an independent country today? Puerto Rico, The Philippines, Hawaii, Guam

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The Philippines

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Which place had its Monarchy overthrown by planters supported by the U.S. Marines? Options: Alaska, Cuba, Hawaii, Puerto Rico

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Hawaii

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Yellow Journalism is...

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Untrue or exaggerated stories

Front

Americans used Yellow Journalism during the Spanish American war to...

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Increase Americans' support of the war