Unit 5 Review

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What advantages did the U.S. believe it would gain with the acquisition of Hawaii and Alaska?

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access to markets in Asia

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How did Hawaii come under the control of the U.S.?

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by a coup d'état led by American business people and landowners in Hawaii

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What role did yellow journalism play in the Spanish-American War?

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It sensationalized news reports to drum up public support for the war.

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Which president organized the volunteer Rough Riders cavalry unit for service during the Spanish-American War?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Which of the following answer choices does NOT apply to Puerto Rico's status as a commonwealth? Options: The president of the United States appoints the governor., Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens., Puerto Ricans can serve in the military and must be drafted if called upon., Puerto Ricans elect both houses of their legislature.

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The president of the United States appoints the governor.

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Which territory was NOT acquired by the U.S. as a result of the Treaty of Paris? Options: Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines

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Hawaii

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Which answer choice reversed the United States's stated goal of helping Cuba gain its independence from Spain? Options: the Jones-Shafroth Act, the Foraker Act, the Organic Act, the Platt Amendment

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the Platt Amendment

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Which factor led to the Philippine-American War? Options: the Philippines alliance with the U.S. to gain independence from Spain, Philippines's attempt to gain independence after U.S. annexed the islands, the U.S. attempt to end Spanish control of the islands, U.S. goal to establish free trade with other countries in the Philippines

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Philippines's attempt to gain independence after U.S. annexed the islands

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What did the Open Door Policy essentially state?

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that China should be open to trade to all countries

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What was the outcome of the Boxer Rebellion?

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European nations assembled a military force that defeated the Boxers