American Imperialism 1877-1920

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Imperialism
Which of the following best defines imperialism?

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

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Annexation
What does annexation refer to in the context of U.S. history?

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The incorporation of new territory into a country

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Treaty of Paris (1898) ended which conflict?

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The Spanish-American War

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Open Door Policy: What was the primary objective of the United States' Open Door Policy?

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To guarantee equal trading privileges for all nations in China

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Big Stick Diplomacy
Which president is most closely associated with Big Stick Diplomacy?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Anti-Imperialism: Which of the following would an anti-imperialist most likely support? The annexation of foreign territories, The expansion of a nation's influence through military action, The independence and self-determination of all nations, The construction of military bases in foreign countries

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The independence and self-determination of all nations

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Platt Amendment: The Platt Amendment gave the U.S. the right to intervene in which country's affairs?

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Cuba

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The construction of the Panama Canal primarily benefited the U.S. by

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Increasing the speed of travel for U.S. naval and commercial ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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Dollar Diplomacy: Which of the following best describes Dollar Diplomacy? A policy that used financial power to extend U.S. influence, A strategy to reduce the value of foreign currencies, A military plan to protect U.S. interests in Europe, A policy focused on the domestic economy and job creation

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A policy that used financial power to extend U.S. influence

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Roosevelt Corollary: The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine asserted that:

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The U.S. had the right to intervene in Latin American countries.