US HISTORY FINAL REVIEW

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Which of the following best describes American Imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th century? A) A movement to promote democracy and self-determination in European nations, B) A belief in isolationism and non-intervention in world affairs, C) A policy of expanding American influence and territory overseas, D) A campaign to establish socialism in Latin American countries

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A policy of expanding American influence and territory overseas

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Which of the following best describes the circumstances surrounding the annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898? A) The Hawaiian monarchy invited the United States to annex the islands to protect them from European colonial powers, B) The United States purchased Hawaii from the Hawaiian government for a large sum of money, C) The United States overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and annexed the islands without the consent of the Hawaiian people, D) The United States negotiated a peaceful transfer of sovereignty with the Hawaiian government and its people

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The United States overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and annexed the islands without the consent of the Hawaiian people.

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Who was Sanford Dole?

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first president of the Republic of Hawaii and first governor of the Territory of Hawaii after it was annexed by the United States.

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Which of the following best describes the significance of the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor in 1898? A) It was a major victory for the United States in the Spanish-American War B) It led to a diplomatic resolution of tensions between the United States and Spain C) It sparked a wave of anti-Spanish sentiment in the United States and helped to push the country into war D) It marked the beginning of a long period of peace and stability in the Caribbean region

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It sparked a wave of anti-Spanish sentiment in the United States and helped to push the country into war.

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William McKinley oversaw a period of economic prosperity and stability, including the passage of the_________________ Standard Act

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Gold

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Which of the following best describes the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry unit during the Spanish-American War? A) An all-African American unit led by Colonel Charles Young, B) A group of Native American warriors who fought alongside American soldiers, C) A mixed group of cowboys, miners, and college athletes led by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, D) An elite unit of American Marines who fought in the Battle of Manila Bay

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A mixed group of cowboys, miners, and college athletes led by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt

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Theodore Roosevelt pursued an aggressive policy of American expansionism known as ____________________________________________

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Big Stick Policy

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Which of the following best describes the Platt Amendment of 1901? A) An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that granted citizenship to Native Americans, B) An amendment to the Treaty of Paris that ceded control of the Philippines to the United States, C) An amendment to the Cuban constitution that gave the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and establish military bases on the island, D) An amendment to the Monroe Doctrine that established the United States as the dominant power in Latin America

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An amendment to the Cuban constitution that gave the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and establish military bases on the island.

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John Hay's served as President McKinley's Secretary of State and promoted the __________________________________ policy with China

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Open Door

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Which of the following best describes the Boxer Rebellion in China? A) A rebellion by Chinese nationalists against foreign influence and the spread of Christianity in China B) A civil war between two factions of the Chinese Communist Party C) A revolt by Japanese samurai against the Meiji government D) A conflict between Chinese warlords over control of territory in the interior of China

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A rebellion by Chinese nationalists against foreign influence and the spread of Christianity in China