Imperialism

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Isolationism

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A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of foreign countries.

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Expansionism

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A policy or process of territorial or economic expansion.

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Imperialism

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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What are the motives for imperialism? (economic, political, cultural, religious)

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The motives for imperialism include economic, political, cultural, and religious factors.

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Sphere of Influence

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Areas in which foreign powers have exclusive trading rights or other privileges.

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Protectorate

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A state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state.

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What was the significance of Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan?

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Opened Japan to trade with the United States.

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Who was responsible for the Purchase of Alaska in 1867?

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William H. Seward

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The acquisition of Alaska from Russia was initially criticized but later seen as valuable.

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True

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Who was the Hawaiian monarch overthrown by American planters?

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Queen Liliuokalani