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Which was not one of the U.S. motives for imperialism? A desire to spread our ideals and religion, An expansion for economic growth, A high regard for other people's right to liberty, A desire to become a world power

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A high regard for other people's right to liberty

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Which country opened Japan's doors to trade? Options: United States, Britain, France, Russia

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United States

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Exaggerated stories to sell newspapers

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Yellow Journalism

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Where did the Spanish-American war occur?

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Cuba & the Philippines

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What territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War? Options: North Korea & South Korea, South Africa, the Philippines, & Spain, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines, Japan & China

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Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines

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What country did the U.S. purchase Alaska from in "Seward's Folly"?

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Russia

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Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii.

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U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

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What term describes building an empire by conquering other nations?

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Imperialism

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The purchase of Alaska proved to be beneficial to the U.S. because

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It was rich in gold, timber, minerals, and oil

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In annexing Hawaii, the United States benefitted from...

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avoiding import tariffs on sugar