Imperialism Review Ch. 22

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When the U.S. won the war with Spain it gained possession of: Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

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Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

Front

In a policy known as _______________ stronger countries take over weaker countries.

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Imperialism

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The U.S. purchased Alaska in 1867 from Canada for 7.2 million dollars

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False

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The Cuban rebellion against Spain interfered with American business and trade in Cuba

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True

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Printing sensational, often exaggerated news stories in order to attract more readers and sell more papers.

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yellow journalism

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The practice of gaining power by taking over foreign countries and ruling them.

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imperialism

Front

Based on your observations of the cartoon, what point of view does the artist most likely have about the United States?

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The United States is powerful.

Front

Why did the U.S. support Panama in gaining independence from Columbia?

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Panama agreed to let the U.S. build a canal through the country.

Front

The Battle of Manila Bay resulted in the U.S. gaining control of this Spanish colony.

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Philippines

Front

What was one effect that "yellow journalism" had on the Spanish-American War?

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The Spanish were blamed for the destruction of the U.S.S. Maine.