American Imperialism and WWI

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What territorial acquisition was labeled “Seward’s Folly” by the American public?

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Alaska

Front

What is the takeover of weaker nations by stronger nations called?

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Imperialism

Front

American planters living in what area overthrew the local government and subsequently requested annexation to the United States?

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Hawaii

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Industrialists supported U.S. imperialism because they were interested in finding new:

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markets.

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Many Americans supported American expansion for reasons of: national defense, missionary work, spreading Christianity, gaining territory.

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national defense.

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This term is used to describe a type of sensational journalism that was popular in the late 1800s.

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Yellow Journalism

Front

In 1898, the United States declared war on:

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Spain

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As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired control over all of the following territories EXCEPT: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philippines

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Mexico

Front

What happened to the U.S.S. Maine?

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It exploded in Havana Harbor.

Front

All of the following are associated with the Spanish-American War EXCEPT: Teddy Roosevelt, poor conditions for soldiers, Cuba.

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U.S. acquisition of Hawaii