USH 4 Imperialism/WWI Review

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When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

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Imperialism

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As a result of the Spanish- American War, the US gained territory such as....

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Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

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Alfred Thayer Mahan supported moving the US into a position of power by strengthening US naval capacity.

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strengthening US naval capacity

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Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal? Options: to reduce travel time, to speed up trade, to protect from invaders, for fishing

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to reduce travel time

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building up and maintaining a strong, well equipped military in order to defend, gain power, or achieve goals

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Militarism

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Which law made it illegal to criticize the U.S. involvement in the war or encourage draft resisters?

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Sedition Acts

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Which of the following is a reason why the U.S. did not want to join the League of Nations? Options: There was fear that it would get the U.S. involved in another war, Germany  was allowed into the League of Nations, The League of Nations would be too costly for Americans, The U.S. was pre-occupied with difficulties at home.

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There was fear that it would get the U.S. involved in another war

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What was the name of President Wilson's plan for peace?

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Fourteen Points

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What was the ruling in Schenck v. US?

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free speech can be limited with "clear and present danger"

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What was US foreign policy after World War I?

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Isolationism