The Monroe Doctrine said __________________.

no more European colonies could be started in the Americas, Europe must leave the Americas alone, the United States would stay out of Europe's business.

Why was the Monroe Doctrine important?

It became a mainstay of US foreign policy

What is one reason why the United States got involved in the Spanish-American War?

United States had business interests with Cuba

What happened as a result of the Spanish-American war?

the United States emerged as a world power

What happened as a result of the Spanish-American war?

The United States gained control of Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

The United States began to act as an "international police force" as a result of...

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

All the following were reasons for US imperialism except: to develop closer relations with European nations, need for more natural resources, need for new markets to sell goods, fear of running out of land to settle

to develop closer relations with European nations

Why did the United States "need" territories like the Philippines and Hawaii?

they acted as refueling stations for ships

What often happens to areas that are colonized?

the economy suffers and are the people are not treated as equals

Which of the following was the primary reason William Seward wanted to purchase Alaska? Options: territorial expansion of the US, gold had been discovered, to assimilate the indigenous people, oil had been found

territorial expansion of the US

What role did the media (yellow journalism) play in the Spanish American War?

shaped public opinion to go to war

As a result of helping Cuba win independence from Spain, the US gained Guantanamo Bay and...

the ability to intervene in Cuba whenever the US saw fit to do so

How did the US gain the rights to build the Panama Canal?

the US helped Panama achieve independence from Colombia

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, asserting the right of the United States to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability.

How did newspaper headlines like this help start the Spanish-American War?

They created a desire to go to war.

What was the importance of gaining Guam and the Philippines as a territory?

They gave the US naval bases and trading ports in the Pacific.

Imperialism is __________.

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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Why did the US help Panama overthrow Columbian rule?

Back

wanted to build a canal

2.

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What was the Open Door Policy?

Back

allowed free trade with China

3.

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Why did American resist expansion?

Back

the imperial rule seemed inconsistent with American principles

4.

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What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

Back

To prevent European colonization in the Americas

5.

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Front

Whys did the US encourage revolts in Panama?

Back

US wanted to build a canal in Panama

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What did Aguinaldo, a leader from the Philippines, claim about the US after the Spanish American War?

Back

US had promised freedom to the islands

7.

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Which US president wanted to focus on economic policy after Roosevelt?

Back

Taft

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