History Flashcard

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What is the Platt Amendment?

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The Platt Amendment was a U.S. law that limited Cuba's right to make treaties and allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs.

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What was the Anti-Imperialist League?

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The Anti-Imperialist League was a group that opposed the peace treaty and the creation of an American colonial empire.

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Who was Pancho Villa?

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Pancho Villa was a rebel leader who killed 17 Americans in New Mexico.

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What is isolationism?

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Isolationism is a policy of avoiding foreign alliances.

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Which U.S. President is associated with the construction of the Panama Canal?

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Theodore Roosevelt is associated with the construction of the Panama Canal.

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What does the Monroe Doctrine state?

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The Monroe Doctrine stated that European nations should not interfere in the affairs of the Americas.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris?

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The Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish-American War and resulted in the U.S. gaining territories like Puerto Rico and Guam.

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What was the Boxer Rebellion?

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The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-foreign uprising in China that aimed to end foreign influence.

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Who were the Sons of Liberty?

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The Sons of Liberty were a group of American colonists who protested against British taxation and policies.

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What is imperialism?

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Imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.