Topic 3 Flashcard 1: Imperialism and the Spanish American War

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What area or country best reflects the term "Sphere of Influence" in the 19th Century?

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China

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Who is responsible for the American policy known as the "Open Door"?

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John Hay

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What was the event that ignited the Spanish-American War? Options: Explosion of the USS Arizona, Sinking of the USS Maine, Sinking of the Lusitania, Russia

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Sinking of the USS Maine

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What was one of the reasons the Spanish-American War was brought about? Options: To support Cuban rebels in gaining independence from Spain, To establish a new colony in Asia, To start trade relations with Spain, To annex Cuba to the U.S.

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To support Cuban rebels in gaining independence from Spain

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Which American President was a firm supporter of Imperialism? Options: Woodrow Wilson, Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Grover Cleveland

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Teddy Roosevelt

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True or False: The Open Door Policy essentially stated that Cuba should be open to trade to all countries

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False

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The goal of the Open door Policy of the United States was to...

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protect US trading rights in China

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Area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment and trading privileges:

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sphere of influence

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Which image best represents 19th Century American "EXPANSION"?

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Which of the following did NOT contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War? the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, the de Lome letter, yellow journalism, the Open Door Policy

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the Open Door Policy