Imperialism Review

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Imperialism is __________.

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when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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Who did the U.S. buy Alaska from? Options: Cuba, Germany, Russia, Canada

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Russia

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Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii.

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U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

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Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick," what did he mean by this when dealing with foreign countries?

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Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.

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Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States?

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It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans.

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How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?

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Made a deal with Panama after the U.S. helped it gain their independence from Colombia.

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What area is known as "Seward's Folly"? Options: Hawaii, Cuba, Alaska, Puerto Rico

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Alaska

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US ship that exploded in Havana harbor

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USS Maine

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What is false, biased reporting called? Options: Red Journalism, Yellow Journalism, Fake Journalism, Plagiarist Journalism

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Yellow Journalism

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In 1899, the United States urged other nations to allow free trade in China. This approach to dealing with China was known as the

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Open Door Policy.