Imperialism

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The explosion on the USS Maine started...

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Spanish American War

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How did the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary affect the role of the United States?

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By announcing a willingness to intervene in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations

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What had a large influence on the opinion of US citizens regarding the Spanish American War?

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Yellow Journalism

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This person believed that the strength of a nation lies in the power of their Navy...

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Alfred Thayer Mahan

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Which foreign policy allowed for multiple nations to trade with China?

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Open Door Policy

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Where did the US encourage a revolt in Central America and why?

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Panama; to build a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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What was the significance of building a canal in Panama?

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it would allow easier economic and military access to and from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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Which territory was promised independence after the Spanish American War but was actually denied independence? Options: Guam, Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico

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Philippines

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

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a need for raw materials to be used in factories

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What does this map support? Options: US fought the Spanish navy in Atlantic and Pacific, Spanish-American War led to new US territories, America became a colonial power in South America by surrounding it, Panama Canal is critical to US trade

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Panama Canal is critical to US trade