Alaska/Hawaii Territory Flashcard

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The conquest, purchase and annexation of foreign territories for economic gain is called

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Imperialism

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What country did the U.S. purchase Alaska from?

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Russia

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What was the main resource that attracted the U.S. to Hawaii?

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Sugar

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The US annexed Hawaii because of their location.

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Location in the Pacific Ocean

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The US purchased Alaska from Russia because of their: Location for trade, Natural resources, Strategic military location, Was an area to sell goods to

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Natural resources