MAH Sem 1 Review Imperialism & WWI

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What was the Monroe Doctrine?

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Document which stated that the United States would keep European countries out of Latin America.

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Which of the following DID NOT encourage U.S. imperialism? A thirst for new economic markets, A desire for military strength, A belief in the cultural superiority of the American Culture

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A lack of confidence in America’s destiny

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When the newspapers published headlines like "U.S.S. Maine Destroyed by Secret Spanish Weapon" this was an example of?

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Yellow Journalism

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A stronger nation controlling or influencing a weaker nation for economic, cultural or political reasons is called:

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Imperialism

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How did the outcome of the Spanish-American War change U.S. foreign policy?

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It shifted U.S. policy toward imperialism.

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People who OPPOSED imperialism said that annexing the Philippines would:

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Violate the United States Core Democratic Values outlined in the Constitution

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Which President used Dollar Diplomacy to guarantee loans to Latin American Countries?

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Taft

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In 1898, President McKinley asked congress to declare war on Spain:

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To protect U.S. investments in Cuba, To avenge the sinking of the Maine, To help Cuba win its independence from Spain, All of the above

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Leaders in Europe knew that the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand might mean war because of the: Alliance system between powerful nations, Urging of Woodrow Wilson to avenge the death of Americans in Mexico, European countries’ commitments to neutrality, Declaration by Belgium that Serbia must be punished for the crime.

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Alliance system between powerful nations

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What allowed President Wilson to draft soldiers? Options: Selective Service Act, Conscientious Objector Order, Executive order 9066, Monroe Doctrine

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Selective Service Act