Maj Rev- Imperialism

All the following were reasons for US imperialism except:

• to develop closer relations with European nations

• need for more natural resources

• need for new markets to sell goods

• fear of running out of land to settle

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3.1

To avoid further conflict in China, the US instituted what policy?

• Open Door Policy

• Meat Inspection Act

• Federal Reserve Act

• Island Hopping

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3.2

Why did the United States "need" territories like the Philippines and Hawaii?

• they acted as refueling stations for ships

• they had once belonged to the United States

• to rid the Americas of European powers

• so that those countries did not imperialize the US

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3.2

This is the belief in regards to imperialism that it must be done so as to lead "backwards" people towards the light of democracy...

• White Man's Burden

• Open Door Policy

• Self-determination

• Sphere of Influence

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3.1

Which of the following was the primary reason William Seward wanted to purchase Alaska?

• territorial expansion of the US

• gold had been discovered

• to assimilate the indigenous people

• oil had been found

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3.1

Which territory's annexation by the US happened through a lot of controversy that went all the way to the presidency?

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

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3.2

Why was the US initially interested in Hawaii?

• sugar plantations were very valuable

• an abundance of oil was discovered

• to develop a military base

• to learn the culture of the natives

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3.2

Fake news is the modern term for what during the 1890s?

• yellow journalism

• red journalism

• false advertising

• negative journalism

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3.1

What event led to the start of the Spanish-American War?

• sinking of the USS Maine

• sinking of the USS Lusitania

• attack on southern Florida by Cuba

• the coronation of Liliuokalani

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3.2

Which of the following is not a territory that the US acquired through war?

• Alaska

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

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3.1