US Imperialism

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What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time? Options: responsibility, slavery, to help people, money/economic

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money/economic

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What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories? Options: muckraking, yellow journalism, journalism, reporting

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yellow journalism

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Areas where the imperial power protected local rulers who had to accept advice from imp. power. (hint-where one country protects another)

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protectorate

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What did supporters of annexing the Philippines after the Spanish-American War believe?

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The islands would be a U.S. naval base.

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What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

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Ensure trading rights with China

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What is imperialism?

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When one country takes over another country

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Taft’s belief - supporting Latin American industry = economic boost for U.S. & Latin America.

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Dollar Diplomacy

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

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a need for raw materials to be used in factories

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For what reason did the US imperialize? Options: to gain raw materials for industry, to create military bases around the globe, to develop markets to sell goods, all of these

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all of these

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Why was the Spanish-American War fought? Options: The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resources, The US blamed the sinking of the USS Maine on Spain, The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the president, All of these

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All of these