US Imperialism

US Imperialism

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History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is imperialism?

Back

When one country takes over another country

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The United States acquired Alaska from

Back

Russia

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Not getting involved in other countries business/affairs is called

Back

isolationism

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?

Back

yellow journalism

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the US imperialize?

Back

to gain raw materials for industry, to create military bases around the globe, to develop markets to sell goods

6.

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Front

Why was the Spanish-American War fought?

Back

The US blamed the sinking of the USS Maine on Spain, the Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the president, and the US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the event that ignited the Spanish-American War?

Back

Explosion of the USS Maine

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