Historical Analysis Flashcard

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The quotation by Theodore Roosevelt most directly reflects which of the following foreign policies?
Moral Diplomacy,
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine,
The Square Deal,
Dollar Diplomacy

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The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

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In the late 1800s, Western nations carved out spheres of influence in China in order to

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gain special trading privileges

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In the late 1800s, the United States became an imperialist nation when it acquired overseas territories.

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acquired overseas territories

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Which headline related to the Spanish-American War is an example of yellow journalism? Options: “President McKinley Asks Congress for War Declaration Against Spain”, “United States Mobilizes for War with Spain”, “United States Demands Response to Spanish Actions”, “Spanish Troops Slaughter Innocent Cuban Citizens”

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“Spanish Troops Slaughter Innocent Cuban Citizens”

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Why did construction of the Panama Canal become more important to the United States after the Spanish-American War?

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The navy needed a faster way to move ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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The map above best illustrates which of the following aspects of the United States’ relationship with Latin America during the age of imperialism? Options: The United States respected the independence of Latin American nations, United States military action was used to protect American interests, The United States rarely used its armed forces in Latin America, United States military action in Latin America supported European colonies

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United States military action was used to protect American interests

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In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to

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obtain overseas markets and naval bases

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Yellow journalism contributed to the start of the Spanish-American War (1898) by

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exaggerated Spanish atrocities in Cuba, making the American people want to go to war

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How did Americans react to the 1895 Cuban revolt against the Spanish government?

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Americans were sympathetic and wanted the U.S. government to intervene.

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The statement by Senator Albert Beveridge was most likely designed to

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encourage the U.S. to acquire overseas territories