American Imperialism & Spanish American War

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What was the policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means?

• Colonialism
• Nationalism
• Isolationism
• Imperialism

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What was a 19th-century belief in the United States that Americans were destined, by God or fate, to expand westward across the North American continent?

• American Exceptionalism
• Imperialism

• Colonial Expansion
• Manifest Destiny

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How does the Manifest destiny fuel American imperialism?

• Manifest Destiny fueled American imperialism by promoting the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand its territory and influence, leading to actions that justified territorial acquisitions.
• Manifest Destiny opposed any form of imperialism and sought to limit U.S. influence abroad.
• Manifest Destiny was solely focused on economic growth without territorial implications.
• Manifest Destiny encouraged isolationism and reduced territorial expansion.

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Why did European powers practice imperialism?

• Economic motivations

• Political/Military Power

• To spread religion

• Cultural & Ideological Justifications

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Which countries were known as imperial powers?

• Russia
• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

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Why did the U.S. want to practice imperialism?

• Desire for Military Power

• Belief in Economic Supremacy

• Thirst for New Markets

• Belief in Cultural Superiority

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How did the U.S. acquire Alaska?

• The U.S. acquired Alaska from Russia in 1867.
• The U.S. gained Alaska as a result of the Mexican-American War in 1848.
• Alaska was acquired through a treaty with Great Britain in 1850.
• The U.S. purchased Alaska from Canada in 1870.

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Who was the ruler of Hawaii when the U.S. took control?

• Queen Liliʻuokalani
• Queen Emma
• Governor Sanford Dole
• King Kamehameha

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How did the U.S. acquire Hawaii?

• Hawaii was purchased from Spain in 1898.
• Hawaii was acquired through a treaty with Japan.
• Hawaii became a U.S. territory after a military invasion.
• The U.S. acquired Hawaii through annexation after the overthrow of its monarchy.

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Why was Cuba revolting against its imperial overlord Spain?

• Cuba wanted to expand its territory into Spain.
• Cuba was seeking to establish a monarchy under Spanish rule.
• Cuba aimed to increase trade relations with other imperial powers.
• Cuba was revolting against Spain to gain independence and end economic exploitation.

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This sensational style of writing, which exaggerates the news to lure and enrage readers, became known as what?

• Investigative reporting
• Tabloid journalism
• Yellow journalism
• Sensationalist writing

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How did yellow journalism impact relations between Spain and the U.S. over Cuba?

• Yellow journalism supported Spanish colonial rule in Cuba.
• Yellow journalism had no effect on U.S. relations with Spain.
• Yellow journalism fueled anti-Spanish sentiment in the U.S., leading to increased tensions and the Spanish-American War over Cuba.
• Yellow journalism promoted peace between Spain and the U.S.

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A Cuban rebel leaked something to the U.S. that talked badly about President McKinley, what was leaked?

• A Letter

• Platt Amendment
• Teller Amendment
• A Spanish invasion plan of the U.S.

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What event caused tensions to boil over into over between Spain and the U.S.?

• The Cuban Revolution of 1959.
• The Spanish-American War declaration.
• The signing of the Treaty of Paris.
• The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor.

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Where did the U.S. attack first during the Spanish American War?

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Spain

• Manila BayPhilippines

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What is the purpose of a naval blockade around Cuba?

• To support the Cuban government.
• To promote tourism in Cuba.
• To restrict military supplies and influence to Cuba.
• To increase trade with Cuba.

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Volunteer regiments of cavalry under the command of Leonard Wood and Theodore “Bull Moose” Roosevelt was known as what?

• Wild Riders
• Cavalry Commandos
• Roosevelt's Rangers
• Rough Riders

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What did Spain sign to end the Spanish American War?

• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Ghent
• Treaty of Tordesillas
• Treaty of Paris

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What is the outcome of the Spanish American War?

• The United States gained territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
• Cuba became a U.S. state after the war.
• The war resulted in a peace treaty with Mexico.
• The United States lost territories to Spain.