U.S. Imperialism

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The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with this country.

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China

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Term describing when nations exert control over a weaker nation through diplomacy or military force:

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Imperialism

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The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with this country.

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China

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The U.S. built a canal in this country in order to speed up travel from the east coast to the west coast.

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Panama

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He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war. He was also the assistant Secretary of the Navy and a president during the progressive era.

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What is Yellow Journalism?

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Exaggerated way of journaling.

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Which of the following is a result of American Imperialism? USA creates enemies abroad, USA becomes a world power, United States takes over parts of Japan and China, United States's citizens become bilingual

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USA becomes a world power

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What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time? Options: responsibility, slavery, to help people, money/economic

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money/economic

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Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in US history?

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It revealed the US as an imperial power in the world.

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

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Chinese nationalists' anger at their Emperor for foreign involvement in the country