US History Becoming World Power

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Imperialism is...

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the practice of extending power and influence through various means.

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Which is NOT a reason nations are drawn towards imperialistic behavior? Economic reasons, Military reasons, Ideological reasons, Personal reasons

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Personal reasons

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Which was NOT a reason the Americans were interested in Hawaii as a territory? Options: Ideal place for naval bases, Ideal climate for tourism, Ideal place for coaling stations, Ideal place for sugar production

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Ideal climate for tourism

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What was the name of the document King Kalakaua signed in July 1887?

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Bayonet Constitution

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Rebel leader who overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became president of Republic of Hawaii...

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Sanford B. Dole

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A geographic area where an outside nation exerts special economic or political control...

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Sphere of influence

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June 1900 revolt by Chinese against foreign influence in the country...

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Boxer Rebellion

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Why did Roosevelt send the "Great White Fleet" of ships to Japan?

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To intimidate Japan from causing trouble.

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What is "yellow journalism?"

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Sensationalism in news reporting

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Which was NOT a contributing factor to the U.S. going to war with Spain? Options: The de Lome letter, The explosion of the Maine., Public sympathy for Cuba, Financial and military reasons

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Financial and military reasons