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What was the Monroe Doctrine’s role in U.S. imperialism?

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It warned European powers against further colonization in the Western Hemisphere.

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Which territory did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

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Puerto Rico

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What was the main economic motivation for U.S. imperialism in the late 19th century?

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Need for new markets and raw materials

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Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the construction of the Panama Canal?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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How did the influx of Cuban immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries influence Florida’s history?

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It contributed to the growth of cities like Tampa and Miami.

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Which of the following best explains the concept of “Manifest Destiny” as it relates to U.S. imperialism?

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The idea that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent.

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How did the Open Door Policy affect U.S. relations with China?

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It promoted equal trading rights for all nations in China.

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Which factor most contributed to the U.S. decision to annex Hawaii?

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The strategic location for military and trade purposes

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Explain how the Spanish-American War marked a turning point in U.S. foreign policy.

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The U.S. began to acquire overseas territories.

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Assess the role of economic interests in shaping U.S. imperialist policies at the turn of the 20th century.

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Economic interests, such as the desire for new markets and resources, were a major driving force behind U.S. imperialist policies.

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