SSUSH14 American Imperialism

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Man-made waterway cut through Panama that allowed for faster shipping. Was controlled by the US for decades.

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Panama Canal

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When the war with Spain began, the US took over this Pacific area? (Options: Hawaii, Philippines, Midway, Japan)

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Philippines

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What does imperialism mean?

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a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

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Where did the United States get their idea on imperialism?

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Copying European Nations

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How did the Spanish respond to the Cuban revolution?

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brutality and great force

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How did the United States respond to the harsh treatment of the Cubans following their Revolution?

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The US was angered over their treatment, and demanded action against Spain.

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What happened to the battleship Maine that was sent off the shores of Cuba by the United States?

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it exploded and sank in the Havana Harbor

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What was the DeLome letter?

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a letter written from Spanish Minister that criticized the United States, and angered many Americans

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What did the United States gain from the Spanish-American War? Options: Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, Cuba; Cuba, and the Philippines; Puerto Rico and Guam were given to the US, the Philippines were sold to the US for $20 million; the Philippines

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Puerto Rico and Guam were given to the US, the Philippines were sold to the US for $20 million

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Initially, what did the United States decide to do with the Philippines? Options: sell the country to England, Keep it as one of its territories, declare war on them, None of the above

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Keep it as one of its territories