Imperialism in the 1880s

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What was the main goal of U.S. leaders in the 1880s regarding imperialism?

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To join the imperialist powers of Europe

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What is imperialism as described in the text?

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A policy of stronger nations controlling weaker territories

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What treaty did U.S. officials sign with China in the 1840s?

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Treaty of Wangxia

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Kanagawa between the U.S. and Japan?

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It opened two Japanese ports for refueling.

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In what year did Japan sign the Harris Treaty, opening its ports to trade?

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1858

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What significant event in 1867 marked the end of Russian efforts to expand trade and settlements to the Pacific coast of North America?

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The purchase of Alaska

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How much did the United States pay for Alaska in 1867?

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$7.2 million

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What was the cost per acre when the United States purchased Alaska from Russia?

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Less than 2 cents

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Who did non-native plantation owners overthrow in Hawaii with military support from the United States?

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The Queen

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What was the first overseas conflict for the United States?

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The Spanish-American War