America as a World Power (part 1)

America as a World Power (part 1)

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History

6th Grade

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Hard

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Kittie Greaves

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What caused the growth of European imperialism from the late 1870s to 1914?

Back

The desire of countries to find sources of raw materials to help industrial growth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did President Roosevelt propose the Roosevelt Corollary?

Back

Because European nations were considering using force to collect debts from American nations.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What territories did the United States acquire in 1867?

Back

Alaska and the Midway Islands.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the United States seek to open Japan’s trade market in the mid-1800s?

Back

To secure trade agreements with Japan before Europeans arrived.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did supporters of isolationism believe?

Back

That the United States should avoid interfering with other countries’ affairs.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were obstacles to the construction of the Panama Canal?

Back

Tropical diseases such as malaria and yellow fever.