American Imperialism 2

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What had a large influence on the opinion of US citizens regarding the Spanish American War?

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Yellow Journalism

Front

Which foreign policy allowed for multiple nations to trade with China?

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Open Door Policy

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Which of the following was not an advantage of owning Hawaii, Guam, and the Philippines?
- they served as places to stop and refuel
- they made it easier to trade with Southeast Asia
- they served as a source of more workers for the large number of factories in the US
- they served as a military advantage in defending the US

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they served as a source of more workers for the large number of factories in the US

Front

Which of the following reasons for imperialism was based on the spread of Anglo-Saxon culture?
The desire to compete with European empires,
White Man's Burden,
The need for more natural resources,
The need for more markets

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White Man's Burden

Front

Where did the US encourage a revolt in Central America and why?

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Panama; to build a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Front

The Roosevelt Corollary was related to what prior foreign policy?

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Monroe Doctrine

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Which of the following best summarizes Dollar Diplomacy? Options: the US had a moral duty to help nations in need, the US should invest in foreign nations and US interests in these nations, the US should spread democracy to the backwards nations of Latin America, the US needed to remove itself for poor investments in foreign nations

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the US should invest in foreign nations and US interests in these nations

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Which amendment stated that the US would not annex Cuba?

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Teller Amendment

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Before 1898, most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the US by the end of the century?

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Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries.

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President Theodore Roosevelt said “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” His big stick was a reference to

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using the navy to accomplish foreign policy goals