MOD 6 US Imperialism

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

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Ensure trading rights with China

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What is imperialism?

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When one country takes over another country

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In this Cartoon "the door" represents the door to...

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China

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What prompted US government to participate in 1893 overthrow of Hawaiian monarchy? Options: Colonization of Pacific islands near Hawaii by European nations, Kidnapping of Christian missionaries by Hawaiian nationalists, Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to reduce political influence of American sugar planters, King Kalakaua's discussions with Japanese government to lease Pearl Harbor

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Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to reduce political influence of American sugar planters

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Which of the following factors contributed to the Boxer Rebellion? Options: poor treatment of foreigners by Chinese leaders, the breaking of the alliances between Russia and China, Chinese nationalists' anger at foreign involvement in the country, American socialism and its effects on China

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Chinese nationalists' anger at foreign involvement in the country

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The United States acquired Alaska from

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Russia

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Why was Alaska called "Seward's folly"?

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It was a frozen wasteland with no resources

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Which US president pledged not to become involved in European affairs?

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Washington

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Noninvolvement in world affairs is...

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isolationism

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What often happens to areas that are colonized?

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the economy suffers and are the people are not treated as equals