Imperialism Review

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What were motivating factors for American Imperialism in the 20th century? Options: Spread democracy and Increase trade in foreign markets, Protect foreign countries from communism and learn new languages, Beat the Russians in commerce and spread Christianity, Spread Christianity and increase trade in foreign markets

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Spread democracy and Increase trade in foreign markets

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Which of the following is a result of American Imperialism?
USA creates enemies abroad,
USA becomes a world power,
United States takes over parts of Japan and China,
United States's citizens become bilingual

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USA becomes a world power

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This was a root cause of American involvement in Cuba: Yellow Journalism

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Yellow Journalism

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Alfred Mahan would argue this was important for expansion and economic growth: Strong Air force, Strong Naval force, Strong foreign policy, Consistent foreign policy

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Strong Naval force

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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the start of The Spanish American War? Yellow Journalism, Sinking of the USS Maine, DeLome Letter, The Cuban’s revolt towards the Rough Riders

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The Cuban’s revolt towards the Rough
Riders

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Why was the Panama Canal so important?

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Faster trade route to get from the Atlantic to the Pacific and vice versa

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Which country rebelled against the US after the Spanish American War? Options: Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines, Cuba

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Philippines

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Theodore Roosevelt serves as President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. During his presidency, the United States acquired: Cuba, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Alaska

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Panama Canal

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The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine did which of the following? Prohibited United States intervention in the Caribbean., Warned against European seizure of the Panama Canal., Declared the United States to be the “policeman” of the Western Hemisphere., Provided United States military support for democratic revolutions in Latin America.

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Declared the United States to be the “policeman” of the Western Hemisphere.

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In 1899, the United States proclaimed the Open Door policy in an attempt to

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ensure trading opportunities in China