Imperialism

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What is imperialism?

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The strategy a country uses to expand its influence over other territories or nations.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for U.S. imperialism in the 1890s? Economic interests such as access to trade and new markets. A belief in spreading civilization and Christianity. Military reasons like controlling island territories for a stronger navy. Being neutral with all countries and staying out of their lands

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Being neutral with all countries and staying out of their lands

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Annex means

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to add on

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How did the explosion of the USS Maine lead to the start of the Spanish-American War?

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U.S.A newspapers said that Spain blew up the U.S.S. Maine. (Yellow Journalism)

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What country did Cuban rebels want to gain independence from? Options: United States, Mexico, Spain, Great Britain

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Spain

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American battleship that exploded in Cuba.

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USS Maine

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Yellow Journalism is

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A type of journalism that includes exaggeration and lies.