Flashcard on American Imperialism

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What is the definition of imperialism according to the document?

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

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Which territories did the US gain as a result of winning the Spanish American War? Options: Hawaii and Alaska, Philippines and Puerto Rico, Cuba and Guam, Panama and Mexico

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Philippines and Puerto Rico

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What were the motivating factors for American imperialism? Establishing trade routes, Bringing democracy and Christianity, establishing military presence, gaining control of resources, Reducing military expenditure, Promoting cultural exchange

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Bringing democracy and Christianity, establishing military presence, gaining control of resources

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What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

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To promote free trade with the West

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What was one of the causes of the Spanish American War? Options: Discovery of gold in Cuba, Sinking of USS Maine, Annexation of Hawaii, Construction of the Panama Canal

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Sinking of USS Maine

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What did the Roosevelt Corollary expand?

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The Monroe Doctrine

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What was the main idea of the Big Stick Diplomacy?

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Present strength to gain peace

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What was the focus of the Dollar Diplomacy?

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Influencing governments through economic intervention

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What was one effect of the Spanish American War?

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Gaining control over the Philippines and Puerto Rico

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What was one of the causes of the Spanish American War related to Cuba? Options: American businessmen sided with the Cuban rebels, Discovery of oil in Cuba, Cuban support for American policies, Cuban alliance with Spain

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American businessmen sided with the Cuban rebels