US Imperialism

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The practice of stronger nations extending their control over weaker countries and territories is

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Imperialism

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One cause of U.S. imperialism was: Militarism, Alliances, Spanish Treachery, Desire to gain more land and natural resources

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Desire to gain more land and natural resources

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Why did the United States acquire Hawaii?

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To use the islands as a naval base, and for its sugar

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________________was a widely held belief in the 19th century United States that its settlers were destined to expand across North America.

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Manifest Destiny

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What is the "White Man's Burden"?

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A belief in "cultural superiority"

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Which of the following was NOT a motivating factor of imperialism? Establish naval bases around the world, Expand to new world markets, Spread American influence & democracy

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Slavery

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All the following were reasons for US imperialism except: to develop closer relations with European nations, need for more natural resources, need for new markets to sell goods, fear of running out of land to settle

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to develop closer relations with European nations

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The United States acquired Alaska from

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Russia

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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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Why was Alaska called "Seward's folly"?

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It was a frozen wasteland with no resources