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What was the main driving force behind America's expansionist policy?

• Political principles

• Social principles

• Economic principles

• Cultural principles

During which period did the rapid industrialization of the United States occur?

• Early 19th century

• Mid-19th century

• Late 19th century

• Early 20th century

What term is related to the word 'geography'?

• Demography

• Biology

• History

• Mathematics

Why did the production of goods in the United States exceed the demands of the US market?

• Lack of resources

• High population growth

• Growing capitalism

• Decreasing consumer demand

Which country did Commodore Perry forcibly open?

• China

• Japan

• Germany

• Hawaii

What was the goal of the United States' expansionist policy?

• Weakening Spain as a colonial master

• Protecting American investments

• Securing new markets

• All of the above

What were the underlying justifications for the Spanish-American war?

• United States' need for outside markets

• Spain's decline as a superpower

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What event led to American expansionism in Cuba?

• The Maine incident

• The Battle of Manila Bay

• Aguinaldo's return

• The Spanish-American war

Who blew up the American warship Maine in Havana, Cuba?

• Filipino rebels

• Spanish forces

• American soldiers

• Unknown

What did the US Congress demand from Spain on April 20, 1898?

• Immediate surrender

• Withdrawal from Cuba

• Payment of reparations

• Recognition of American sovereignty