Rise of World Power - STAAR

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What caused the United States to increase the size and power of its navy? A desire to outdo the British Navy, To match the strength of Germany's fleet, Alfred Thayer Mahan's book Influence of Sea Power on History, A desire to reach Japan and China for trade

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Alfred Thayer Mahan's book Influence of Sea Power on History

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Who helped annex Hawaii into the United States?

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Sanford B Dole

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Why was the Spanish American War a turning point for the United States after 1898?

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It gained access to new markets and became a world power.

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Which describes the Roosevelt Corollary? (What it says and why) The US can use military intervention in Latin America when it wants/ stop European intervention and takeover of Latin America

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The US can use military intervention in Latin America when it wants and stop European intervention and takeover of Latin America.

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The headlines in this newspaper are an example of –

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Yellow Journalism

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What U.S. ship was sunk in Havana Harbor prior to the war starting?

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Maine

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What future president led the Rough Riders into battle?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What was the impact of newspaper headlines such as this one?

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It influenced public opinion and Americans pushed for war with Spain

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What US President started the Panama Canal?

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Teddy Roosevelt

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The canal is a 

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waterway