Imperialism

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

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a need for raw materials to be used in factories

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Why was the Spanish-American War fought?

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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.

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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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What does this map support? Options: US fought the Spanish navy in Atlantic and Pacific, Spanish-American War led to new US territories, America became a colonial power in South America by surrounding it, Panama Canal is critical to US trade

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Panama Canal is critical to US trade

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What is being depicted in this cartoon? Options: President Roosevelt's foreign policy, President Taft's diplomacy, Panama Canal policy, Treaty of Paris 1898 acquisitions

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President Roosevelt's foreign policy

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Why did the United States acquire Hawaii?

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To use the islands as a naval base, and for its sugar

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What was a result of headlines like the one above?

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The Spanish-American War

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After the Spanish American War, the U.S. directly controlled all of the following territories EXCEPT: The Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba

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Cuba

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Why did Theodore Roosevelt help support a revolt against Columbia?

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He wanted to build the Panama Canal

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President McKinley and the American people were finally convinced to wage war against the Spanish after the mysterious explosion of the:

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USS Maine