Unit 10 and 11: Imperialism and WWI

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The ________________ was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine and enabled the United States to intervene in Latin American countries struggling with unstable conditions.

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Roosevelt Corollary

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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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An _________________ for trade allowed the United States and other nations to trade “openly” with the Chinese and other countries.

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Open Door Policy

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After attempts were abandoned by the French, the United States attempted to purchase the rights to complete the building of the ______________ in order to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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Panama Canal

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After attempts were abandoned by the French, the United States attempted to purchase the rights to complete the building of the ______________ in order to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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Panama Canal

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The term  ________________ refers to the idea that through financial investment in foreign nations, the United States would develop a scope of influence that would provide both stability and economic opportunity.

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Dollar diplomacy

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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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Why did United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's? Options: to establish a commonwealth of colonies, to establish military bases around the world, to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials, to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world

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to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials

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Reporters who published sensationalized stories about Spanish atrocities were called

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Yellow Journalists

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The United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Congo

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Hawaii