American Imperialism

American Imperialism

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Social Studies

11th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term imperialism refer to?

Back

A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did nations practice imperialism?

Back

They wanted to compete with other empire-based nations, They needed more natural resources, They needed more markets to sell industrial goods.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

American planters living in what area overthrew the local government and then requested annexation to the United States? Options: Cuba, Nicaragua, Hawaii, Philippines

Back

Hawaii

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What group was mainly interested in annexing Hawaii to the U.S.?

Back

Hawaiian sugar cane planters

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hostility towards Spain increased as Americans were persuaded by _____________, which is a style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensational news.

Back

Yellow Journalism

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What ship exploded and forced the U.S. to go to war against Spain for Cuban independence?

Back

USS Maine

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

By winning the Spanish-American War, the US became a

Back

world power

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