Imperialism Grade 8

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Why did the USA send the USS Maine to Cuba?

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to protect Americans

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One reason for building the Panama Canal was: To help ships travel from Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean in less time

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To help ships travel from Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean in less time

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In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to

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obtain overseas markets and naval bases

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The United States imperialized land to

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promote United States influence

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Which headline is the best example of "yellow journalism" as practiced in the late 1890s? Options: "Anti-Imperialists Oppose War with Spain", "Maine Split by Enemy's Secret Infernal Machine", "Several Sailors Die in Maine Sinking", "Maine Sunk in Havana Harbor"

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"Maine Split by Enemy's Secret Infernal Machine"

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At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? Options: Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico; Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia; Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain; Spain, Cuba, Guam

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Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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Why was the Spanish-American War fought?

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The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain, The US blamed the sinking of the USS Maine on Spain, The USA wanted Spanish out of Latin America.

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Why did the United States acquire Hawaii?

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To use the islands as a naval base, and for its sugar

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What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time?

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money

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________________ is a name for false or exaggerated reporting.

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Yellow Journalism