Imperialism and WWI

The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories is called

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• Pacifism

• Imperialism

• Communism

• Nationalism

Three factors that fueled American Imperialism are military strength, thirst for new markets, and...

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• belief in cultural superiority

• a desire to become involved in European affairs

• to ensure weaker nations are treated fairly

• technological advancement

Which U.S. State was purchased in 1867 from Russia for $7.2 million by Secretary of State William Seward?

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• Hawaii

• Canada

• Alaska

• Florida

What did Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii propose that led to her being overthrown?

• No more trade deals with the United States

• Hawaii should begin a world conquest campaign

• The assassination of President McKinley

• Removing 'property-owning qualifications' for non-Hawaiians to vote

How does Spain respond when U.S. diplomats offer to buy Cuba from them?

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• They would rather see Cuba sunk in the ocean

• You have a deal!

• You can buy Puerto Rico instead

• Cuba is already a free and independent nation

The sensational style of Newspaper writing known to exaggerate the news to lure and enrage readers is called

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• Times New Roman

• Comic Strips

• Yellow Journalism

• Propaganda

Why were Americans angry over the 'De Lome Letter'?

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• It said that America could never be as strong as Spain

• It called President McKinley "weak" and, "a bidder for the admiration of the crowd"

• It detailed plans to for Spain to ally with Mexico to keep the U.S. out of Europe during WWI

• The letter admitted that Spain was responsible for the explosion of the USS Maine

What was the rallying cry for U.S. intervention in Cuba?

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• McKinley is Weak!

• Remember the Maine!

• Cuba Libre!

• No More War!

Which future U.S. President fought in the Spanish-American War and was called the 'Hero of San Juan Hill'?

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• Woodrow Wilson

• Donald Trump

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

The U.S. annexation of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines was settled with the Senate's approval of the...

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• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Cuba

• Treaty of Spain

• Treaty of Versailles