Becoming a World Power Unit Review

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Strong nations holding influence or control over weaker foreign lands is called--?

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imperialism

Answer explanation

Many European countries practiced imperialism for centuries.

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One of the factors that contributed to the Spanish-American War was --?

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the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor

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5A - Yellow journalism is best described as...

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Sensational news reports in American newspapers

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5A - Which of the following is true about public opinion and economic interests?
Options:
They were the reason for American isolationism,
They do not play a role in US foreign policy,
They had little impact on US involvement in World War I,
The often influence American involvement in foreign affairs

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They often influence American involvement in foreign affairs

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5A- Support of Cuban rebels and the protection of American business interests are examples of --?

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causes of the Spanish-American War

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Many American businesses were invested Cuba's Sugar production.

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5A - What country gained independence as a result of the Spanish American War?

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Cuba

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5A - Which country did not become a U.S. controlled territory as a result of the Spanish-American War? Options: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam, The Philippines

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Cuba

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The United States emerged as a world power after -- ?

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the Spanish-American War

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Rules created by a country that are followed when dealing with other countries is called --?

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foreign policy

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5B - Which of the following best describes Theodore Roosevelt's influence on American foreign policy? Options: Isolationism, Industrialization, "Good Neighbor" foreign policy, Big Stick Diplomacy

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Big Stick Diplomacy

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