American Imperialism Review

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Which country was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898 at the end of the Spanish-American War?

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Cuba

Answer explanation

Cuba was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898, marking the end of the Spanish-American War. The treaty ceded Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the U.S., but Cuba was recognized as an independent nation.

Front

Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War? Options: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philippines, Guam

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Cuba

Answer explanation

After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. gained direct control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. However, Cuba was granted independence, although the U.S. maintained significant influence over its affairs.

Front

Alfred T. Mahan argued:

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To become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its naval power

Answer explanation

Alfred T. Mahan emphasized the importance of naval power for the US to become an empire, advocating for the acquisition of naval bases to strengthen its military presence and influence globally.

Front

Americans were concerned about the events in Cuba because:

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American lives were at risk there, American economic investments were being threatened, American plantations were being destroyed by rebel forces.

Answer explanation

Americans were concerned about events in Cuba due to the risk to American lives, threats to economic investments, and destruction of plantations by rebel forces, making 'all of the above' the correct choice.

Front

What policy justified the United States' assistance to Cuba? Options: Big Stick Diplomacy, Declaration of Human Rights, Monroe Doctrine, Dollar Diplomacy

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Monroe Doctrine

Answer explanation

The Monroe Doctrine was a key policy asserting U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere, justifying American assistance to Cuba to prevent European intervention and maintain regional stability.

Front

Who was the Secretary of the Navy who resigned his position to fight in the Spanish-American War with a group of volunteers known as the Rough Riders?

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Theodore Roosevelt

Answer explanation

Theodore Roosevelt was the Secretary of the Navy who resigned to lead the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry regiment, during the Spanish-American War, showcasing his commitment to military service.

Front

What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerate or even invent stories?

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yellow journalism

Answer explanation

The type of sensational reporting characterized by exaggeration or fabrication of stories is known as yellow journalism. This practice aims to attract attention and increase sales, often at the expense of factual accuracy.

Front

What was Roosevelt's policy called? Options: Dollar Diplomacy, Big Stick Diplomacy, Sphere of Influence, Pan-Americanism

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Big Stick Diplomacy

Answer explanation

Roosevelt's policy, known as Big Stick Diplomacy, emphasized using military power as a means of achieving foreign policy goals, contrasting with Dollar Diplomacy, which focused on economic influence.

Front

Why did the US encourage a Panamanian Revolution against Colombia?

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To build the Panama Canal

Answer explanation

The US encouraged the Panamanian Revolution primarily to facilitate the construction of the Panama Canal, which was crucial for enhancing maritime trade and military movement, making this the correct choice.

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Why did pro-imperialism Americans want to expand their territories?

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To gain raw materials and a market for our products.

Answer explanation

Pro-imperialism Americans sought to expand territories primarily to gain access to raw materials and establish markets for their products, which was crucial for economic growth and maintaining their industrial power.