HSAHII Reasons for U.S. Imperialism 2023

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Increased importance of international trade was among the many reasons for US imperialism.

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What is imperialism?

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when one nation controls/owns another nations political, economics and military for their own gain

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Alfred T. Mahan expressed what opinion in his book "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History"?

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Nation benefited from a strong navy and overseas bases.

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During US imperialism, the US wanted Hawaii for what reason? Options: sugar, oil, pineapple, gold

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sugar

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Why was the purchase of Alaska criticized at the time?

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It was seen as worthless.

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Which is NOT an argument for American expansion?
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spread democracy & peace,
acquire land to compete against European nations,
racial & religious superiority,
gain more citizens around the world

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gain more citizens around the world

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What was the US mainly concerned about during imperialism? Options: finding new markets for trade, acquiring raw materials, world conquest, declaring war

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finding new markets for trade

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US purchased the following territory from Russia: Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Cuba

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Alaska

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US annexed the following territory due to its strategic location and sugar plantations: Hawaii, Japan, Philippines, Alaska

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Hawaii

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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