USH Imperialism/WWI

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The annexation of which territory was heavily influenced by American sugar interests?

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Hawaii

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What year did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?

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1867

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Which U.S. President is associated with the phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What term describes journalism that exaggerates news to create sensations and attract readers?

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Yellow Journalism

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What was the main reason the U.S. supported Panama's independence from Colombia?

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To construct and control the Panama Canal

Front

Which President was responsible for the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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The concept of ‘Big Stick’ diplomacy is best described as: Economic persuasion, Military intervention, Cultural imperialism, Diplomatic negotiations backed by the threat of force

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Diplomatic negotiations backed by the threat of force

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Which doctrine asserted that European intervention in the Americas would be viewed as an act of aggression by the U.S.?

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Monroe Doctrine

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Which policy extended the Monroe Doctrine to assert U.S. police power in Latin America? Options: Good Neighbor Policy, Roosevelt Corollary, Manifest Destiny, Dollar Diplomacy

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Roosevelt Corollary

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What was the significant outcome of the Spanish-American War?

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The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines