Spanish American War/American Imperialism

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Another cause of the Spanish-American war was the sinking of the __________ in Havana harbor.

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USS Maine

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Why did the US want to maintain control of the Philippines? Options: To establish a military base, To exploit natural resources, To extend its influence in Asia, To spread religion

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To extend its influence in Asia

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Why did the US help Panama gain its independence from Colombia?

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To gain access to land to build the Panama Canal

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Why was the Spanish-American War fought? Options: The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resources, The US blamed the sinking of the USS Maine on Spain, The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the president, All of these

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All of these

Front

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

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a need for raw materials to be used in factories

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What does this map support? Options: US fought the Spanish navy in Atlantic and Pacific, Spanish-American War led to new US territories, America became a colonial power in South America by surrounding it, Panama Canal is critical to US trade

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Panama Canal is critical to US trade

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Why did the United States acquire Hawaii?

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To use the islands as a naval base, and for its sugar

Front

What were the two main locations of fighting during the Spanish-American War?

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Cuba and the Philippines

Front

Which policy gave US the right to be the "policemen of the Western Hemisphere"?

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Roosevelt Corollary

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Why did Theodore Roosevelt help support a revolt against Columbia?

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He wanted to build the Panama Canal