Imperialism is the policy of a nation extending its influence and power through:

• Collaboration
• Expansion
• Isolationism

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main motivation for imperialism?

• Promoting Peace
• Cultural Exchange
• Economic gain and resources

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with this country.

• China
• Japan
• Cuba

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The U.S. built a canal in this country in order to speed up travel from the east coast to the west coast.

• Panama
• The Philippines
• Cuba

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war.

• George Washington
• Theodore Roosevelt
• William McKinley

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is Yellow Journalism?

• Poorly published newspaper articles
• Exaggerated way of journaling
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following is a result of American Imperialism?

• United States's citizens become bilingual
• United States takes over parts of Japan and China
• USA becomes a world power

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time?

• Slavery
• Money/Economics
• to help people

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why was the Panama Canal so essential to the growing strength of the United States?

• It made the slave trade move more easily
• It allowed the United States to transport navy and merchant ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
• It helped the United States take over Japan.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick” refers to ___.

• Roosevelt’s desire to withdraw from international affairs
• McKinley’s desire to stay out of Cuba
• Roosevelt’s foreign policy of words backed up by military power

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3