Flashcard: Unit 3, Topic 1

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Which statement would an anti-imperialist most likely agree with? Options: The United States has a powerful military, which gives it the right to intervene in other nations. Bringing Christianity to other nations through missionaries and other means is enough justification for the United States to take control. Seizing land and announcing control over entire groups of people goes against core American values of freedom and democracy. Sometimes intervention in another nation’s business is required, especially if it can benefit the United States and its economy.

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Seizing land and announcing control over entire groups of people goes against core American values of freedom and democracy

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What was one factor that initially brought Americans to Hawaii?

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Business opportunities

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When Hawaiian natives planned a revolt against America's attempt to conquer the islands, what happened to Queen Lili-oukalani?

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She was imprisoned in a Hawaiian palace for eight months.

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Why did American secretary of state John Hay call the Spanish-American War a “splendid little war”?

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It ended quickly with little bloodshed.

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Following the Spanish-America War, the United States gained and kept control over which territory? Options: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, California

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Puerto Rico

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The United States declared war on Spain when -

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The U.S.S Maine exploded in Havana Harbor

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Who was ultimately found responsible for the sinking of the U. S. S. Maine?

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United States

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What color describes a type of journalism that is often one-sided (biased), lacking proof, and presents an exaggerated point of view?

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Yellow

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

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to gain access to new resources and therefore more power

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What was the primary reason for the United States involvement in foreign affairs in the 1890s? Options: the desire to end slavery overseas, to protect its own money and economic investments, to help colonists of abusive foreign governments, to create an "open door" policy of trade with European nations

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to protect its own money and economic investments