American Imperialism

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force is called what?

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Imperialism

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Why did nations practice imperialism?

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They wanted to compete with other empire-based nations, They needed more natural resources, They needed more markets to sell industrial goods.

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Alfred T. Mahan argued: to become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its naval power

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to become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its naval power

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Why did many industrialized or advanced countries need to takeover less advanced countries?

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To claim or takeover natural resources located in those countries

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The belief that some societies or people are naturally better than others is

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Social Darwinism

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What territorial acquisition was labeled “Seward’s Folly” by the American public?

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Alaska

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Which heading would best complete the outline below?
a. The White Man's Burden
b. Desire for natural resources and new marketplaces
c. Social Darwinism
d. The spread of Christianity

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Motives for Imperialism

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Who was the last monarch of Hawaii?

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Queen Liliuokalani

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American planters living in what area overthrew the local government and subsequently requested annexation to the United States?

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Hawaii

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This individual helped overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy. He proclaimed himself president of the Republic of Hawaii prior to it being added to the United States.

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Sanford B. Dole