Ch. 14 Becoming a World Power

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The United States acquired the territory shaded in green during the Spanish-American War. The name of that territory is

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Philippines

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What was a result of Yellow Journalism?

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Public opinion for a war with Spain increased.

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Yellow Journalism is...

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Exaggerated News Reports

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Yellow journalism is used to sell more newspapers by

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exaggerating stories.

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What was one cause of the Spanish-American War? Options: US wanted to stop Cuban imports, US didn't want Spanish immigrants to come here, Trade with Spain was threatened, US protecting its business interests in Cuba

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US protecting its business interests in Cuba

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What is "Imperialism"?

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When a country controls another country politically and/or economically, often against the will of the people of that country.

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Who was president when the Panama canal was being built?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What two bodies of water does the Panama Canal connect?

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Atlantic Ocean & Pacific Ocean

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Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to take over less advanced countries?

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To claim or take over natural resources located in those countries

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Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?
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The rebellion took place in Japan.
The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.
The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.
The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.

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The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.