US Imperialism

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The United States acquired Alaska from

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Russia

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Which policy gave US the ability to "police" the Western Hemisphere?

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Roosevelt Corollary

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What prompted US government to participate in 1893 overthrow of Hawaiian monarchy? Options: Colonization of Pacific islands near Hawaii by European nations, Kidnapping of Christian missionaries by Hawaiian nationalists and the Queen, Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to reduce political and economic influence of American sugar planters, King Kalakaua's discussions with Japanese government to lease Pearl Harbor

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Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to reduce political and economic influence of American sugar planters

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Which territory was annexed by the US because of the economic value of its sugarcane plantations? Options: Alaska, Midway, Hawaii, Samoa

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Hawaii

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What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories? Options: muckraking, yellow journalism, journalism, reporting

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yellow journalism

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What was the event that ignited the Spanish-American War? Options: Explosion of the USS Arizona, Sinking of the USS Maine, Sinking of the Lusitania, Russia

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Sinking of the USS Maine

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Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in US history?

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It revealed the US as an imperial power in the world.

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What are Spheres of Influence?

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Controlling regions of a country through trade and economy

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What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

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Ensure equal trading rights with China

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Which of the following factors contributed to the Boxer Rebellion? Options: poor treatment of foreigners by Chinese leaders, the breaking of the alliances between Russia and China, Chinese nationalists' anger at their Emperor for foreign involvement in the country, American socialism and its effects on China

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Chinese nationalists' anger at their Emperor for foreign involvement in the country