American Imperialism Exam Review

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What term is best described by a nation's policy of increasing its power by gaining political, economic, or territorial control of other areas?

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imperialism

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Which statement helps to explain why Native Americans opposed the white settlers who moved west during the 19th century? Options: There was not enough grain for both the white settlers and the Native Americans., The white settlers were using the Native Americans as slaves., The majority of Native Americans were ruled by the Spanish., The white settlers forced Native Americans to leave their homes.

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The white settlers forced Native Americans to leave their homes.

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Which American politician was known for the purchase of the "Icebox" (Alaska)?

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William Seward

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What group of Americans wanted to establish overseas colonies during the late 19th century?

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big businessmen and factory owners

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What was the famous uprising against Western foreigners in China in 1900?

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Boxer Rebellion

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During the Spanish-American War, a newspaper editor said "you furnish (make) the pictures and I will furnish the war." What concept was this an example of?

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yellow journalism

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What president was influential in building the Panama Canal?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Which statement best describes the term, Manifest Destiny?

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the idea that Americans were a superior people and had a right to control the North America continent

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As related to Latin America, the Roosevelt Corollary strengthened the original Monroe Doctrine by

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threatening military intervention to stop European interference

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In 1899, the United States proclaimed the Open Door policy in an attempt to

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ensure trading opportunities in China