Unit 2 Test

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What was the main goal of the United States in expanding its influence in China?

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To establish easy access to resources and markets.

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During the late 1800s and early 1900s, what was the major focus of American Expansion? Options: Creating new colonies in Africa and Asia., Protecting American interests and promoting trade., Isolating the U.S. from the rest of the world., Spreading American culture through military force.

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Protecting American interests and promoting trade.

Front

The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a good or service is called a

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monopoly.

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After the War with Spain what caused the Filipino-American War? Options: The Philippines were not given independence or made a state., Spain was still controlling the Philippines., The US was forcing the Philippines to export items., The Philippines and the US were angry at Spain.

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The Philippines were not given independence or made a state.

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What is the definition of urbanization?

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The growth of cities.

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How did the political machines help immigrants?

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They gave them things they needed but expected the immigrants to vote for them.

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Expansion to new territories to seek raw materials and new markets and making empires is called .

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Imperialism

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The Economic system that has private ownership of property and it is used to make a profit for individuals or corporations is called .

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capitalism

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A labor union is defined as

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groups that advocated for the improvement of conditions in industry.

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An organization whose main goals were the rewards of getting and keeping power were called .

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political machines.