American Imperialism

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What is imperialism?

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The expansion and colonization of Asia and Africa by European powers

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What was one of the primary causes of American imperialism?

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The need for places to sell new products

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Which territories did the United States acquire during the Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War? Options: Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam; Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii; Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii; Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

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Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii

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What was the outcome of the Philippine War?

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Annexation of the Philippines by the United States

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What did the Foraker Act declare about Puerto Rico?

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Puerto Rico would have no path to statehood.

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What were some arguments made by anti-imperialists? Options: Imperialism would lead to diversity, Empire was incompatible with democracy, America should focus on its domestic problems, All of the above

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Empire was incompatible with democracy

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Who argued that imperialism would bring 'a new day of freedom'?

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Albert Beveridge

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What was the significance of the July attack on San Juan Hill?

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It was a successful battle that furthered Theodore Roosevelt's career

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What did the Insular Cases determine about the Philippines?

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The Philippines would have no path to statehood.

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Why did the United States annex Hawaii?

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To protect American ships heading towards the Philippines.