US Imperialism

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What is imperialism?

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When one country takes over another country

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Which of the following factors contributed to the Boxer Rebellion? Options: poor treatment of foreigners by Chinese leaders, the breaking of the alliances between Russia and China, Chinese nationalists' anger at foreign involvement in the country, American socialism and its effects on China

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Chinese nationalists' anger at foreign involvement in the country

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The United States acquired Alaska from

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Russia

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Which US president pledged not to become involved in European affairs?

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Washington

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Noninvolvement in world affairs is...

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isolationism

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What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories? Options: muckraking, yellow journalism, journalism, reporting

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yellow journalism

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What did supporters of annexing the Philippines after the Spanish-American War believe?

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The islands would be a U.S. naval base.

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What is Spheres of Influence?

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Controlling a country through trade and economy

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For what reason did the US imperialize? Options: to gain raw materials for industry, to create military bases around the globe, to develop markets to sell goods, all of these

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all of these

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Why was the Spanish-American War fought? Options: The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resources, The US blamed the sinking of the USS Maine on Spain, The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the president, All of these

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All of these