Imperialism Flashcard Review

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An economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker ones.

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Imperialism

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Which President said, “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The U.S. Navy is the “Big Stick”?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What was NOT a factor in the annexation of Hawaii? American settlers’ economic interests, Queen limiting American’s political power, Tariffs on sugar imports, The Hawaiian people agreeing to be annexed

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The Hawaiian people agreeing to be annexed

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Why did the US help Panama gain its independence from Columbia?

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To gain access to land to build the Panama Canal

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Which of the following was a significant result of the Spanish-American War? The United States repealed the Monroe Doctrine, The United States established itself as a major world power, The United States formed a naval alliance with Germany, The United States gained control of Texas

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The United States established itself as a major world power

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What was the main purpose of the Teller Amendment passed by the U.S. Congress in 1898?

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To ensure that the United States would assist Cuba in gaining independence from Spain without annexing it afterward.

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Hostility towards Spain increased as Americans were persuaded by _________, which is a style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensational news.

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Yellow Journalism

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The map below shows territories acquired because of the Spanish American war. What do the islands labeled on the map have in common?

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They all became US territories following the Spanish American War.

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What was the primary goal of President Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy" policy in Latin America and East Asia?

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To promote U.S. economic interests abroad by encouraging American businesses to invest in foreign countries, reducing the need for military intervention.

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To add (an area or region) to a country, state, etc. To take control of a territory or place.

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Annex