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Which of the following best describes the Monroe Doctrine’s role in U.S. imperialism?

• It encouraged European colonization in the Americas.

• It warned European powers against further colonization in the Western Hemisphere.

• It promoted isolationism.

• It established the League of Nations.

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Which territory did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Puerto Rico

• Oregon

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What was the main economic motivation for U.S. imperialism in the late 19th century?

• Desire for religious freedom

• Need for new markets and raw materials

• Expansion of democracy

• Search for gold

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Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the construction of the Panama Canal?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

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How did the influx of Cuban immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries influence Florida’s history?

• It led to the decline of the fishing industry.

• It contributed to the growth of cities like Tampa and Miami.

• It caused Florida to become a Spanish colony again.

• It resulted in the end of the citrus industry.

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Which of the following best explains the concept of “Manifest Destiny” as it relates to U.S. imperialism?

• The belief that the U.S. should remain isolated from world affairs.

• The idea that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent.

• The policy of returning land to Native Americans.

• The effort to limit immigration.

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How did the Open Door Policy affect U.S. relations with China?

• It closed American markets to Chinese goods.

• It promoted equal trading rights for all nations in China.

• It led to war between the U.S. and China.

• It resulted in the annexation of China by the U.S.

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Which factor most contributed to the U.S. decision to annex Hawaii?

• The discovery of oil

• The strategic location for military and trade purposes

• The presence of gold mines

• The desire to spread democracy

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Explain how the Spanish-American War marked a turning point in U.S. foreign policy.

• The U.S. adopted a policy of isolationism.

• The U.S. began to acquire overseas territories.

• The U.S. withdrew from international affairs.

• The U.S. lost its status as a world power.

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Assess the role of economic interests in shaping U.S. imperialist policies at the turn of the 20th century. Use evidence to support your answer.

• Economic interests were not a factor in U.S. imperialism.

• Economic interests, such as the desire for new markets and resources, were a major driving force behind U.S. imperialist policies.

• U.S. imperialism was solely motivated by religious reasons.

• U.S. imperialism was only about spreading democracy.

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