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What was the purpose of the open door policy?

• To promote equal trade opportunities in China for all nations.
• To restrict trade to only a few nations.
• To establish a military presence in Asia.
• To promote cultural exchange between the U.S. and Europe.

Was the Russo-Japanese caused by both countries claiming Manchuria?

• true

• false

Why did hostilities erupt in the Philippines after the Spanish-American war?

• Hostilities erupted due to the U.S. decision to annex the Philippines, leading to conflict with Filipino nationalists.
• The Spanish government wanted to reclaim the Philippines after the war.
• Filipino nationalists were seeking independence from Japan.
• The U.S. sought to establish a military base in the Philippines.

Russo-Japanese War

• The Russo-Japanese War was fought between Japan and China from 1905 to 1906.
• The Russo-Japanese War ended with a treaty signed in 1907.
• The Russo-Japanese War was a conflict between Russia and Korea in 1903.
• The Russo-Japanese War was fought between Russia and Japan from 1904 to 1905.

why did the Spanish-American War start?

• The Spanish-American War started primarily due to American intervention in Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain and the explosion of the USS Maine.
• The war started as a result of a diplomatic incident involving France.
• The Spanish-American War began due to a territorial conflict in the Pacific.
• The war was caused by a trade dispute between Spain and the United States.

what was the impact of the Platt Amendment

• It permitted extensive U.S. involvement in Cuban international and domestic affairs for the enforcement of Cuban independence.

• it limited the rights of the French

• it gave women the right to vote

• In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.

what events led to the Boxers Rebellion

• The Boxers Rebellion was caused by a famine in China.
• The Boxers Rebellion was a celebration of foreign culture.
• The Boxers Rebellion was initiated by the Qing Dynasty's support for Western powers.
• The Boxers Rebellion was led by anti-foreign sentiment and opposition to imperialism in China.

Why did American leaders think it was important to keep the Philippines?

• To promote economic independence from Spain.
• To establish a new colony for agricultural development.
• To support the spread of democracy in Europe.
• To maintain strategic military positioning and influence in Asia.

Why did Americans object to Spanish actions in Cuba

• Americans objected to Spanish actions in Cuba because of reports of human rights abuses and the desire to support Cuban independence.
• Americans were indifferent to the situation in Cuba.
• The U.S. wanted to expand its territory in Cuba.
• Americans supported Spanish rule in Cuba.

What is the Panama Canal?

• A historical site for ancient ruins.
• The Panama Canal is a waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• A large dam that generates electricity.
• A military base for naval operations.