Age of Empire mini lecture

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Which territories are mentioned as United States possessions in the Pacific?

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Guam and American Samoa

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What is the definition of imperialism as mentioned in the text?

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The practice of having political or economic control over a territory outside your nation

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What does the speaker use to illustrate the United States' possessions? Options: A map, A chart, A graph, A timeline

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A map

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What was a diplomatic posting to Washington D.C. compared to? A posting to Paris, A posting to the moon, A posting to London, A posting to Tokyo

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A posting to the moon

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In addition to Africa, where else did England have influence during the late 19th century?

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India and Australia

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Why did they want natural resources from the colonies?

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To take all the raw materials for industrial production

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What was one reason for the U.S. to get involved in the scramble for colonies?

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Expanding the frontier

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What is the last thing Mahan says the U.S. needs for its navy?

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Friendly ports worldwide

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What historical event will be discussed in the next video? Options: World War I, The Civil War, The Spanish American War, The Revolutionary War

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The Spanish American War

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What was the purpose of building a canal in Central America?

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To support the new powerful navy