America Becomes a World Power

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an area that governs themselves but whose military and final decisions are controlled by another country

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protectorate

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exaggerated stories to sell newspapers

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Yellow Journalism

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US policy that says the US can trade within any "sphere of influence" in China

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Open-Door Policy

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a foreign policy of expansion of borders; establishment of colonies, and empire building

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imperialism

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Where did the Spanish-American war occur? Options: Korea, Spain, America, Cuba

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Cuba

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What forced the US's hand that made them declare war on Spain? Options: poor treatment of the Cubans, sinking of the USS Maine, the Zimmerman Telegram, they needed Spanish gold

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sinking of the USS Maine

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

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Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines

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Imperialism is __________.

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when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

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They wanted Africa's natural resources.

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How was Japan opened for trade in the 1850s?

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The US sent Commodore Perry and 4 warships to force Japan to sign a trade treaty.