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What is imperialism?

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building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations

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What is isolationism?

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avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries

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In his 1890 book, The Influence of Sea Power upon History, Alfred T. Mahan argued that the United States needed a strong navy to protect its economic interest.

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the United States needed a strong navy to protect its economic interest.

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Hawaii Becomes A Territory: Liliuokalani, the Queen of Hawaii in 1891, proposed a new constitution that would return power to the monarchy. True or False?

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True

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In what year did Congress vote to annex or add the Hawaiian islands?

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1898

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What does spheres of influence mean?

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areas where foreign nations controlled resources

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What was the Open Door Policy?

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This policy stated that all nations should have equal access to trade in China.

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Who were the Boxers?

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The Boxers were Chinese nationalists who were angered by foreign involvement in China.