American Imperialism

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________. Options: a desire to spread Christianity, a need for military bases around the world, a need for raw materials to be used in factories, a desire to gain glory

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a need for raw materials to be used in factories

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What was a result of the US helping Panama gain independence?

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The US was allowed to build the Panama Canal

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The belief that some societies are better than others

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cultural superiority

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The idea stated by the US president that European countries should stay out of Latin America

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Monroe Doctrine

Front

Addition to the Monroe Doctrine that states the US may use force to keep stability in Latin America

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Roosevelt Corollary

Front

Exaggerated stories to sell newspapers

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Yellow Journalism

Front

US policy that says the US can trade within any "sphere of influence" in China

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Open-Door Policy

Front

Where did the Spanish-American war occur?

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Cuba & Philippines

Front

What event caused popular opinion to demand the US declare war on Spain?

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sinking of the USS Maine

Front

What territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Korea and Vietnam
• South Africa
• Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines
• Japan and China

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Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines