For which action did Theodore Roosevelt win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize? Options: leading the Rough Riders, developing the Roosevelt Corollary, negotiating the Treaty of Paris of 1898, negotiating an end to war between Russia and Japan
Ch. 10 - Imperialism

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negotiating an end to war between Russia and Japan
Answer explanation
Theodore Roosevelt won the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating an end to the Russo-Japanese War, demonstrating his commitment to peace and diplomacy, unlike the other options which are unrelated to the award.
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Also known as "big stick" diplomacy, this policy stated the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South and Central America by using military force.
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Roosevelt Corollary
Answer explanation
The Roosevelt Corollary, an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, justified U.S. intervention in Latin America to protect economic interests, aligning with the "big stick" diplomacy approach of using military force when necessary.
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José Martí, a Cuban poet and journalist, organized a rebellion to destroy American-owned property in Cuba in order to
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Provoke U.S. intervention in Cuba
Answer explanation
Jose' Marti aimed to provoke U.S. intervention in Cuba by targeting American-owned property, believing that such actions would draw the U.S. into the conflict and support the Cuban struggle for independence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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American troops were sent into Mexico to try to capture this Mexican revolutionary leader: Jose' Marti, Francisco "Pancho" Villa, Julio "Cesar" Chavez, Emilio Aquinaldo.
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Francisco "Pancho" Villa
Answer explanation
American troops were sent into Mexico in 1916 to capture Francisco "Pancho" Villa, a prominent revolutionary leader known for his raids against the U.S. and his role in the Mexican Revolution.
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The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to
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remove foreign influence from China
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The Boxer Rebellion was primarily aimed at removing foreign influence from China, as the Boxers sought to expel foreign powers and their missionaries, reflecting widespread anti-foreign sentiment during that period.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Reporting in newspapers and magazines that exaggerates the news in order to make it more exciting
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Yellow Journalism
Answer explanation
Yellow Journalism refers to the practice of exaggerating news to make it more exciting, often at the expense of accuracy. This aligns with the description provided in the question.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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This volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt fought in a famous land battle at San Juan Hill in Cuba.
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Rough Riders
Answer explanation
The Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt, famously fought at San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War, making them a key part of this historic battle.
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