US Imperialism

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An economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.

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Imperialism

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Which president said “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The U.S. Navy is the “big stick” he is referring to?

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Teddy Roosevelt

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This gave every country equal access to trade with China.

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Open Door Policy

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What was NOT a factor in the annexation of Hawaii? Options: Tariffs on sugar imports, American settlers' economic interests, Queen limiting American's political power, The Hawaiian people agreeing to be annexed

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The Hawaiian people agreeing to be annexed

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All the following were reasons for US imperialism except:
to develop closer relations with European nations,
need for more natural resources,
need for new markets to sell goods,
fear of running out of land to settle

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to develop closer relations with European nations

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Why did the United States "need" territories like the Philippines and Hawaii?

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they acted as refueling stations for ships

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Why was the US initially interested in Hawaii?

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sugar plantations were very valuable

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Fake news is the modern term for what during the 1890s?

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yellow journalism

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What event led to the start of the Spanish-American War? Options: sinking of the USS Maine, sinking of the USS Lusitania, attack on southern Florida by Cuba, the coronation of Liliuokalani

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sinking of the USS Maine

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What role did the media (yellow journalism) play in the Spanish American War?

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shaped public opinion to go to war