SSUSH14

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The belief that American expansion and its way of life was inevitable

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manifest destiny

Answer explanation

The belief that American expansion was inevitable is known as 'manifest destiny.' This ideology held that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent, influencing its policies and actions in the 19th century.

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The printing of sensational pictures and stories to rally support against Spain.

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yellow journalism

Answer explanation

The phrase describes 'yellow journalism', which involves sensationalized news to provoke public opinion, particularly against Spain during the Spanish-American War.

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U.S. helped this country gain its independence in order to build a canal.

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Panama

Answer explanation

The U.S. supported Panama's independence from Colombia in 1903 to facilitate the construction of the Panama Canal, making Panama the correct answer.

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Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of what document?

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Monroe Doctrine

Answer explanation

The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, asserting the U.S. right to intervene in Latin America to maintain stability and prevent European intervention.

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The economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.

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Imperialism

Answer explanation

The term 'Imperialism' refers to the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker nations, making it the correct choice. Other options like totalitarianism and expansionism do not specifically denote this type of control.

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Extension of the Monroe Doctrine in 1904 in which the U.S. claimed the right to protect its economic interests by means of military intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations

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Roosevelt Corollary

Answer explanation

The Roosevelt Corollary, an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, asserted the U.S. right to intervene militarily in Western Hemisphere nations to protect its economic interests, distinguishing it from other policies like Dollar Diplomacy.

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An artificial waterway built to provide a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, opened in 1914.

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Panama Canal

Answer explanation

The Panama Canal, opened in 1914, is the artificial waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, providing a crucial shortcut for maritime trade.

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The major objective of United States foreign policy toward Latin America during the period from 1900 to 1920 was

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serve as protector and police officer in the Western Hemisphere

Answer explanation

During 1900-1920, U.S. foreign policy aimed to assert control in Latin America, acting as a protector and police officer to maintain stability and protect American interests, rather than focusing on human rights or land reform.

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He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war. He was also the assistant Secretary of the Navy and a president during the progressive era.

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Theodore Roosevelt

Answer explanation

Theodore Roosevelt was a key figure in the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War, served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and was a president during the Progressive Era, making him the correct answer.

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______________ is a name for false or exaggerated reporting.

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Yellow Journalism

Answer explanation

Yellow Journalism refers to sensationalized or misleading reporting, often exaggerating facts to attract attention. This term is commonly used to describe unethical practices in journalism.