U.S. History Imperialism and WWI

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All of the following are causes of U.S. imperialism EXCEPT... desire for a stronger U.S. military, to spread US culture and religion, need for new markets to sell American products, a demand for cheap labor

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a demand for cheap labor

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Grover Cleveland refused to annex which territory during his presidency (1893-1897)? Options: Texas, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, the Philippines

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Hawaii

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This was an American policy that told the Europeans the U.S. would oppose any interference in the Western Hemisphere.

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The Monroe Doctrine

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Messages sent by Secretary of State John Hay in 1899 to imperialist nations asking the countries not to interfere with U.S. trading rights in China

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the Open Door Notes

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Man made waterway through connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea.

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The Panama Canal

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American policy stated that disorder in Latin America could force the U.S. to send its military into Latin American nations to protect American economic interests.

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Roosevelt Corollary

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The expression "Speak softly and carry a big stick!" meant that American negotiations would always be back up with...

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the threat of military force

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Which country did Theodore Roosevelt support a revolution for its Independence?

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Panama

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The Open Door Policy was designed as a way for the United States to further:

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trade interests

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Which U.S. ship was sunk to start the Spanish American War?

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The USS Maine