Unit 4 Imperialism Review

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Extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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Imperialism

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The two states that we annexed during this period of imperialism are:
Texas & New Mexico, Puerto Rico & New Mexico, Alaska & Hawaii, Texas & Hawaii

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Alaska & Hawaii

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The battleship ______________________ sunk off the coast of Cuba, and 260 American servicemen died. Months later, the U.S. declared war on Spain. Options: USS Arizona, USS Monitor, USS Maine, USS Constitution

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USS Maine

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Cornerstone of American foreign policy that told European powers to stay out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere. Options: Roosevelt Corollary, Adams Doctrine, Truman Doctrine, Monroe Doctrine

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Monroe Doctrine

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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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Reporters who published sensationalized stories about Spanish atrocities were called

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Yellow Journalists

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Economic and military competition from ______ helped convince many Americans that the U.S. should become a world power. Options: Canada, Europe, Latin America, China

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Europe

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The United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Congo

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Hawaii

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According to the Roosevelt Corollary, what was the role of the US in the Western Hemisphere?

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international police force

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Who was the Secretary of the Navy that resigned his position to go fight in the Spanish-American War with a group of volunteers known as the Rough Riders?

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Theodore Roosevelt