Imperialism Practice Flashcard

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Roosevelt's strategy to protect American interests abroad was known as:

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The Big Stick Policy

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Which statement is best supported by the political cartoon? Options: The United States adopted a policy of isolationism in Latin American affairs. The United States militarily and economically dominated the Western Hemisphere. The United States protected the coasts of Caribbean nations from environmental damage. The United States paid the debts of Latin American nations to European powers.

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The United States militarily and economically dominated the Western Hemisphere.

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What actions did the 1896 Republican Party Platform suggest regarding the Hawaiian Islands and the Nicaragua Canal?

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Annexation of the Hawaiian Islands and construction of the Nicaragua Canal

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US Imperialism

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What message about imperialism did this political cartoon convey?

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the farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the U.S. to maintain control

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What area is known as "Seward's Folly"?

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Alaska

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The U.S. annexed this territory after white businessmen overthrew the monarchy and established a provisional government in its place.

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Hawaii

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which statement explains how the Roosevelt Corollary most likely affected Latin American countries?

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Latin American countries became influenced by the United States.

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which statement best explains how the ideas expressed in the Roosevelt Corollary reflected U.S. actions in Panama? Options: The Roosevelt Corollary encouraged the creation of new U.S. colonies in Central America. The Roosevelt Corollary endorsed Colombia's refusal to ratify the Hay-Herrán Treaty. The Roosevelt Corollary supported U.S. involvement in the Western Hemisphere to benefit U.S. strategic interests. The Roosevelt Corollary advocated for cooperation between the United States and Europe to resolve disputes in Central America.

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The Roosevelt Corollary supported U.S. involvement in the Western Hemisphere to benefit U.S. strategic interests.