Moore: Imperialism Review

Moore: Imperialism Review

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The policy of expanding a nation outside its borders

Back

imperialism

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the US acquire Alaska?

Back

purchased it from Russia

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Open Door Policy was an attempt by the US to gain trading rights with which country?

Back

China

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the immediate cause of the Spanish American War? Options: the sinking of the Lusitania, the opening of the Panama Canal, the sinking of the Maine, the violence of General Weyler

Back

the sinking of the Maine

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was an economic reason for American expansion?
Options:
the US needed the respect of foreign countries,
many US industries were in need of laborers,
foreign products were often superior to American products,
the US needed new markets to sell their goods

Back

the US needed new markets to sell their goods

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A reporting style that relies on sensational stories filled with exaggeration

Back

yellow journalism

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was not a motive for US imperialism?
need for new sources of raw materials,
belief American culture was superior,
desire for overseas markets

Back

fear of war with other nations

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