Imperialism / WWI Review

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What were two reasons for why countries began to imperialize?

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natural resources and new markets

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In 1899, the United States urged other nations to allow free trade in China. This approach to dealing with China was known as the

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Open Door Policy.

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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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What was the main worry that Americans had about joining the League of Nations?

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the US might get dragged into another war

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How did the Zimmerman Telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I? Options: It announced the czar's overthrow in Russia, It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany, It contained orders for German u-boats to attack British passenger ships, It described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality

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It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany

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How did Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare anger the American people?

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When the Lusitania was sunk, 128 Americans were killed.

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What treaty ended WW1?

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Treaty of Versailles

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Which of the following defines Yellow Journalism? Exaggerating events to sell newspapers

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Exaggerating events to sell newspapers

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At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? Options: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, Spain, Cuba, Guam, Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia, Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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This propaganda poster wants you to do what?

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Sign up for the war by joining the Army.