Which event is often cited as the immediate catalyst for the United States declaring war on Spain in 1898? Options: The De Lôme Letter scandal, The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, The annexation of the Philippines, The assassination of President McKinley
US Imperialism and Global Conflicts

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The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor
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What were the strategic and economic motivations behind the United States' decision to construct the Panama Canal, and how did it impact global trade? Options: To establish a military base and control the Caribbean, To facilitate quicker naval movement and enhance trade efficiency between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, To promote tourism and cultural exchange, To compete with the Suez Canal for European trade
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To facilitate quicker naval movement and enhance trade efficiency between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
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Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the outbreak of World War I, often summarized by the acronym MAIN? Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Isolationism
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Isolationism
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How did U.S. imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries affect its international standing and domestic policies?
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It expanded U.S. territories overseas and increased its influence in global affairs.
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Who was the U.S. President during the annexation of Hawaii, and what was his stance on imperialism?
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William McKinley, who supported imperialism
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Which treaty concluded the Spanish-American War, and what were its major territorial provisions?
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Treaty of Paris (1898), ceding Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S.
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What were the primary engineering and health challenges faced during the construction of the Panama Canal, and how were they overcome?
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Disease (malaria and yellow fever) and difficult terrain, resolved by medical advancements and engineering innovations
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