Imperialism and American Expansionism

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What is isolationism?

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Avoiding involvement in foreign affairs

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Which term refers to the belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent?

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Manifest Destiny

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What is imperialism?

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Extending a nation’s power through diplomacy or military force

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What are spheres of influence?

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Areas where foreign powers exert control without formal colonization

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What is yellow journalism?

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Sensationalized news reporting to attract readers

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The Monroe Doctrine was intended to:

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Keep European powers out of the Americas

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The Roosevelt Corollary expanded the Monroe Doctrine by:

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Allowing U.S. intervention in Latin American affairs

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Which phrase describes U.S. interventionism? Options: Avoiding foreign entanglements, Engaging in other nations' affairs to promote democracy, Declaring independence from British rule, Creating propaganda for nationalistic causes

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Engaging in other nations' affairs to promote democracy

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What was the main goal of the Open Door Policy?

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To secure equal trading rights in China

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Which term refers to territories under U.S. control without full constitutional rights?

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Unincorporated territories