AH: An Emerging World Power Assessment (chap 9)

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In 1867, Secretary of State William Seward bought Alaska from which country?

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Russia

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Why was Roosevelt's plan for Latin America called "Big Stick" diplomacy?

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it depended on a strong military to achieve America's goals

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The practice of extending a nation's influence by controlling other territories politically, economically, and militarily

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imperialism

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What is the name of the canal that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through Central America?

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Panama Canal

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an agreement signed by the United States and Spain in 1898, which officially ended the Spanish-American War

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Treaty of Paris

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Imperialism is __________.

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when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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What strategy did the United States use to gain control over the construction of the Panama Canal?

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By backing a Panamanian independence movement from Colombia

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Which of the following best describes the concept of Social Darwinism? A theory advocating for the equality of all races and cultures, A belief that competition among societies leads to progress, A justification for the superiority of certain races and nations, A principle supporting the idea of global cooperation and peace

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A justification for the superiority of certain races and nations

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What is yellow journalism?

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journalism that exaggerates to sell papers

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Which is an example of Imperialism? Options: When the U.S. finally allowed the Philippines to be an independent country., When China's last dynasty ended and a new successor had to be chosen., When the U.S. took over the Philippines., When the U.S. helped Cuba gain independence.

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When the U.S. took over the Philippines.