5.7 US Imperialism Roadmap recap

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All the following were reasons for US imperialism except:
- to develop closer relations with European nations
- need for more natural resources
- need for new markets to sell goods
- fear of running out of land to settle

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to develop closer relations with European nations

Front

What often happens to areas that are colonized?

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the economy suffers and are the people are not treated as equals

Front

Why was the US initially interested in Hawaii?

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sugar plantations were very valuable

Front

What event led to the start of the Spanish-American War? Options: sinking of the USS Maine, sinking of the USS Lusitania, attack on southern Florida by Cuba, the coronation of Liliuokalani

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sinking of the USS Maine

Front

What role did the media (yellow journalism) play in the Spanish American War?

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shaped public opinion to go to war

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Which president built on the Monroe Doctrine's limitations on colonization in the Western Hemisphere?

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T. Roosevelt

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What is the "White Man's Burden"?

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A belief in "cultural superiority"

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An economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.

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Imperialism

Front

Which territory was NOT acquired by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War? Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, The Philippines

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Hawaii

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Who was the leader of the Filipino insurgents during the Philippine-American War?

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Emilio Aguinaldo