Expansionism/Imperialism

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The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point in American foreign policy because the United States-

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emerged as a new world power with an overseas empire

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In the late 1800s, an increased demand for raw materials and a desire for new markets contributed to the United States adopting a policy of:
- isolationism
- collective security
- imperialism
- pacificism

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imperialism

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Which is the best heading for the actions: The United States claims the Hawaiian Islands, Puerto Rico becomes a United States territory, The United States fights an insurrection in the Philippine Islands, The United States Senate ratifies the Panama Canal treaty?

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Rise of American Imperialism

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As a result of the Spanish-American War, why did the United States see the need to build the Panama Canal?

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The United States navy could then move more quickly between oceans.

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President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy was closely associated with-

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intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations

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The headline in this newspaper are an example of: yellow journalism, muckraking literature, investigative reporting, government censorship

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yellow journalism

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1) Helped to overthrow Queen Liliuokalani 2) Served as President and Governor of Hawaii

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Sanford B. Dole

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In the 1890s, what was the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism?

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obtain overseas markets and naval bases

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Who wanted more than anyone to build a canal through Panama? Options: Roosevelt, McKinley, Carnegie, Washington

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Roosevelt

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Which of these is not a factor that caused America to begin expanding its borders overseas?
- more sources of raw materials
- more markets to sell goods
- God-given right to expand across the sea
- other countries were threatening to attack America

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other countries were threatening to attack America