Imperialism and Expansion Flashcard

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What is imperialism?

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A strong country takes over a weaker one to gain power and wealth.

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Why did the US desire to expand its territory in the late 1800s?

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To expand trade, acquire naval bases, spread American culture, and become a world power

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How did the US convince Japan to open up for American trade?

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They threatened military force with their fleet of warships.

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Why did American investors want Hawaii to become part of the US?

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They wanted to be able to export their sugarcane to the US without tariffs (taxes on imported goods)

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Why did Queen Liliuokalani give up her right to rule Hawaii?

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She was forced to step down to protect her people from US military force

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Spanish American War?
Americans had millions of dollars invested in the Cuban economy to protect
The US battleship the Maine exploded and sank, which was assumed to be an attack by Spain
American newspapers made the public angry at the Cubans for wanting freedom from Spain

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American newspapers made the public angry at the Cubans for wanting freedom from Spain

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What territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American War? Options: Hawaii, Cuba, and Japan; Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam; Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Haiti

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Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam

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Which of the following statements about the Philippines is NOT correct?
The Filipino revolutionaries, under Emilio Aguinaldo, helped the US defeat the Spanish in the Philippines.
The Filipinos continued fighting for their freedom when the US took over their country in 1898.
The people of the Philippines welcomed American rule and celebrated becoming a US territory.

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The people of the Philippines welcomed American rule and celebrated becoming a US territory.

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What was the US policy to protect the right to trade in China for all foreign nations?

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Open Door Policy

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How did the US obtain the right to build the Panama Canal?

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They helped Panama rebel against Colombia and become independent, in exchange for a deal to build the canal.