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What does the term imperialism refer to?

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A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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The _______________ was a foreign policy statement issued in 1823 stating that the U.S. would oppose any intervention by European nations to control nations in the Western Hemisphere.

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Monroe Doctrine

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Hostility towards Spain increased as Americans were persuaded by _____________, which is a style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensational news.

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Yellow Journalism

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Leading up to the Spanish-American War, the sudden explosion of the _____________ off of the coast of Cuba led Americans to believe that  _______________ was to blame, despite there being no concrete evidence.

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U.S.S. Maine; Spain

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The _______________ was a volunteer regiment that served during the Spanish-American War and was organized by future president ______________ .

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Rough Riders; Theodore Roosevelt

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In 1901, the __________________ made Cuba a legal protectorate of the United States.

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Platt Amendment

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The ________________ was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine and enabled the United States to intervene in Latin American countries struggling with unstable conditions.

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Roosevelt Corollary

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After attempts were abandoned by the French, the United States attempted to purchase the rights to complete the building of the ______________ in order to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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Panama Canal

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The term  ________________ refers to the idea that through financial investment in foreign nations, the United States would develop a scope of influence that would provide both stability and economic opportunity.

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Dollar diplomacy

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Which U.S. President is associated with "Big Stick Diplomacy"?

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Teddy Roosevelt