Spanish American War and Panama Canal

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Why did the US want control of Hawaii? (check all that apply)

• it was strategically located

• they could use it as a vaccation resort

• profitable sugar and pineapple plantations were on the island

• it was convient for refueling ships traveling to Asia

Multiple Choice

The way in which the US "took " Hawaii was

• perfectly legal

• illegal because Hawaii was a sovereign country

• neccessary for the American military interest

Multiple Choice

The Filipinos needed the USA to kick the Spnish out?

• True

• False

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The US paid Spain for the Philippines because (check all that apply)

• Spain was racist

• to help support the Filipino people

• the USA was not strong enough to evidct Spain from the island

• the US knew that imperialism went against her principles

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What territories did the US gain as a RESULT of the Spanish American War (check all that apply)

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines