Rise of US as a World Power

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What country did the U.S. purchase Alaska from?

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Russia

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Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What does the term imperialism refer to?

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A policy of extending a country’s power and influence on another country.

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What is Yellow Journalism?

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Exaggerated or emotional news reports

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Without the Panama Canal, ships would have much ___ trips.

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Longer

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What two oceans does the Panama Canal connect?

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Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

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What did people call the purchase of Alaska?

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Seward's Folly

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How much did the U.S. pay for Alaska?

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7.2 million

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The U.S. wanted control of Hawaii for its' resources.

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True

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Hawaii’s leader during the U.S. annexation was a ___________.

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Queen