Review CSA SS US Unit 3

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In 1898, the United States declared war on Spain primarily to support which group of people seeking independence?

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Cubans

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What was a significant factor that influenced the U.S. decision to declare war on Spain in 1898? Options: Spain's alliance with Germany threatened U.S. interests., President McKinley wanted to expand U.S. territories in Europe., Spanish forces attacked American ships in the Pacific.

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Yellow journalism fueled public support for the war.

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How did the United States benefit from its territorial expansions and infrastructure projects like the Panama Canal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

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By enhancing its ability to exert military influence across the globe.

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In what way could the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War be seen as contradictory to its stated principles? Options: The United States claimed to support Cuban independence but then imposed its own control over the island after the war. The United States criticized Spain for its colonial practices but then annexed territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The United States promised to protect the sovereignty of Latin American nations but then allowed European powers to intervene. The United States condemned Spain for its military aggression but then used similar tactics in its own expansion efforts.

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The United States criticized Spain for its colonial practices but then annexed territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

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Why did the United States deploy naval forces to Panama in the early 20th century?

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to support Panama's secession from Colombia

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Analyze the 1899 political cartoon depicting President William McKinley. What policy does the cartoonist suggest McKinley should pursue following the Spanish-American War? Options: Promote democracy in Europe after the First World War., Establish colonies in Asia following the Spanish-American War., Expand American influence in Latin America after the Spanish-American War., Remove trade barriers with European nations after the First World War.

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Expand American influence in Latin America after the Spanish-American War.

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What strategic advantage did the construction of the Panama Canal provide to the United States under President Theodore Roosevelt?

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It enabled faster naval movement between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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How did the construction of the Panama Canal impact US foreign policy?

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It increased US influence and intervention in Central American countries.

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What historical event is depicted in this illustration?

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the construction of the Panama Canal

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How did President Woodrow Wilson's approach to Latin America, known as moral diplomacy, compare to President Theodore Roosevelt's big stick policy in terms of their practical application?

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Both Wilson and Roosevelt frequently resorted to military intervention to achieve their foreign policy objectives.