Unit 3: U.S. Imperialism and the Spanish-American War

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Which provides the best evidence that Americans went to war with Spain in 1898 for humanitarian purposes? Options: Anti-imperialists feared colonies would eventually become a source of cheap labor. Mark Twain said, "We do not intend to free but to subjugate the people of the Philippines." President Cleveland had previously refused to annex Hawaii when U.S. landowners had overthrown Queen Liliuokalani by force. Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the United States would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war.

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Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the United States would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war.

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How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment? Options: The Platt Amendment promised that the United States would never intervene again in Cuba., The Platt Amendment overturned the Teller Amendment by authorizing the United States to annex Cuba., The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affiars., The Platt Amendment promised that the United States would leave Cuba as soon as its independence from Spain was secured.

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The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affiars.

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Before 1898, most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the United States by the end of the century?

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Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries.

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Why is the Spanish-American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history?

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It revealed that the United States had become a world power.

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What is the main idea of the political cartoon that appeared on the cover of Puck magazine on December 1, 1897?

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President McKinley and the Senate pushed through the annexation of Hawaii despite opposition at home and in Hawaii.

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Which former U.S. President was the founder of the "Open Door" policy?

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President William McKinley

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To what event do the cartoon and President Roosevelt's statement refer?

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Roosevelt's decision to help Panamian rebels against Colombia in exchange for the Canal Zone.

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What was the unfavorable impact of the construction of the Panama Canal?

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Colombia and other Latin American countries resented U.S. interference in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia.

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After observing how the European great powers had carved out "spheres of influence" in China, what policy did U.S. Secretary of State Hay propose?

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The United States and other foreign nations should enjoy equal trading rights in China.

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Which American city served as the main port of embarkation for the "Rough Riders" and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish American War?

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Tampa, Florida