Chapter 5 American Imperialism Review

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Which of these was NOT a reason that many people supported US imperialism? Americans believed they were culturally superior to other cultures and groups, America needed foreign markets for its manufactured goods, The US needed strategically located naval bases to protect its ships

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Maintaining imperial holdings would be very time consuming and expensive

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What is the distance in miles between the southern tip of Florida and Cuba?

Back

200 miles

Front

What site was NOT chosen for the Panama Canal? Options: Panama, Nicaragua

Back

Nicaragua

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How did yellow journalism help lead to the Spanish-American War?

Back

It fueled American sympathies for Cubans and anger against Spain.

Front

What three territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War? Options: Cuba, Haiti, and Puerto Rico; Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Hawaii; Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico; Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines

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Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines

Front

What was the goal of the Open Door Notes in China?

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To keep foreign nations from taking over China.

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How did most Filipinos feel about being annexed by the US?

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They were outraged by it.

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How was US imperialism in China different from other areas?

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The US didn’t want anyone to annex any territory in China.

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What did many Americans during the imperial period believe that the US economy depended on? (Hint: this was a "deeply held belief")

Back

exports

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What did the Foraker Act do? Options: Denied citizenship to Puerto Ricans, Made Puerto Rico a US territory, Made Hawaii a US state, Declared China off-limits for territorial annexation

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Denied citizenship to Puerto Ricans