Spanish-American War and Imperialism

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What were the main causes of the Spanish-American War?

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The sinking of the USS Maine, yellow journalism, and the desire for American expansion.

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Which key events occurred during the Spanish-American War?

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sinking of the USS Maine, Battle of Manila Bay, Battle of Santiago de Cuba, signing of the Treaty of Paris

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What were the effects of the Spanish-American War?

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End of Spanish colonial rule, acquisition of territories, emergence of the United States as a global power

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What was the role of American imperialism in the Philippines?

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Colonization and control

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What was the anti-imperialist movement in the United States?

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A political movement opposing American imperialism.

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Which country did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

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Philippines

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What was the significance of the sinking of the USS Maine?

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It played a major role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.

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Who were the Rough Riders?

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A volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.

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What was the Teller Amendment?

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An amendment to the United States declaration of war against Spain in 1898

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What was the Open Door Policy in relation to China?

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Equal trading rights for all countries in China