Flashcards on Imperialism and the Spanish-American War

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The practice of a stronger nation extending its control over weaker territories is known as:

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Imperialism

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The ideological concept suggesting the U.S. had a moral obligation to "civilize" less-developed peoples:

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The "White Man's Burden"

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The Panama Canal was built to:

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Create a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

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The volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War:

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The Rough Riders

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A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power is called a:

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Protectorate

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The Platt Amendment forced Cuba to:

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Grant the U.S. the right to intervene in its affairs and lease a naval station.

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The “Open Door” Policy was designed to ensure U.S. trade on an equal basis with other nations in:

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China

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The Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese nationalist uprising against:

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Western and Japanese influence and control

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U.S. president most closely associated with the policy of 'Big Stick Diplomacy'

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Theodore Roosevelt

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The annexation of Hawaii was primarily driven by the interests of

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American sugar planters