America as a World Power Review

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Which of the following is the main reason the United States wanted to acquire Alaska? to gain valuable natural resources, to create a new coaling station for the navy, to use the large population as a market for goods, to benefit from the region’s successful sugar industry

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to gain valuable natural resources

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Why did American planters revolt against Queen Liliuokalani?

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They disliked her plan to return power to the monarchy.

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What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

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to allow all nations to have equal access to trade in China

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In 1891, the king died, and his sister, Liliuokalani (li-LEE-uh-woh-kuh-LAHN-ee), became ____.

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queen

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The United States purchased Alaska from France.

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False

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Hawaii became part of the United States

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after a group of planters and U.S. Marines overthrew the Hawaiian queen.

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Which resource eventually caused a division between U.S. businessmen and the native Hawaiian people which led to the annexation of Hawaii?

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Sugar

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In 1899, the United States urged other nations to allow free trade in China. This approach to dealing with China was known as the

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Open Door Policy.

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Why did the United States pursue the Open Door Policy in China?

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To ensure access to China's lucrative trade and prevent discrimination against American companies

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After observing how the European great powers had carved out “spheres of influence” in China, U.S. Secretary of State Hays proposed that the United States –

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should enjoy equal trading rights with other foreign nations in China.