Unit 3 - Imperialism/US Expansionism

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What was the significance of the Spanish American War?

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Established a new era in US Foreign Policy

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Define Imperialism.

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Policy extending a country's power & influence through diplomacy or force.

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The Open Door Policy changed America's interests in what way?

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Extend trade with China to the US as well as Europe and Japan

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What is the importance of the Panama Canal?

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It gave a more direct water route from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

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Why was American Imperialism important?

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It increased the influence of the US in world affairs.

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Policy encouraged by President Taft to link the US economic interests in connection with diplomatic interests.

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Dollar Diplomacy

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Teddy Roosevelt was instrumental in creating which policy, that means to use military force when necessary to intimidate other countries?

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Big Stick Diplomacy

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What was the most important motive for late nineteenth century US imperialism? Options: To test the strength of the US Navy, To limit the power of Great Britain and France, To find new sources of cheap labor, To open new markets for American-made goods

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To open new markets for American-made goods

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A primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door Policy was to 

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protect US trade in the Far East

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"... Whether they will or not, Americans must now begin to look outward.  The growing production of the country demands it..." This statement encouraged popular support among Americans for...

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imperialism