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Unit 6: American Imperialism

Unit 6: American Imperialism

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History

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The policy of extending economic, political, or military control over weaker nations

Back

Imperialism

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the U.S. obtain Alaska?

Back

America purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To add, or incorporate, an area of land and its inhabitants into a larger nation

Back

Annexation

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did Hawaii become part of America?

Back

Americans living in Hawaii overthrew the Queen of Hawaii and requested to be annexed by the United States

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This term refers to sensational writing which is used to lure and enrage readers, and thus cause them to buy more newspapers. Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst utilized this style of journalism in their discussion of events in Cuba, fueling the desire for war with Spain in America.

Back

Yellow Journalism

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What major event brought the U.S. into war with Spain?

Back

The accidental destruction of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the Filipino people respond to the United States' attempt to annex the Philippines?

Back

Many of the Filipino people organized under Emilio Aguinaldo and fought for their independence against the United States.

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