Imperialism Review

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What does the quote by W.E.B. Du Bois mean? "What do nations care about the cost of war, if by spending a few hundred millions in steel and gunpowder they can gain a thousand millions in diamonds and cocoa?"

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Nations prioritize economic gain over the cost of war.

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During which year did Hawaii and Alaska become states of the United States?

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Hawaii became a state in 1959 and Alaska became a state in 1959.

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Who was the last queen of the Hawaiian Islands from 1891–93?

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Queen Liliuokalani

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What is the policy of extending a nation’s authority over other countries by economic, political, and military means called?

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Imperialism

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Who was Alfred T. Mahan and what was he known for?

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A late 19th and early 20th century United States Navy officer, an instructor at the Naval War College, author, and naval historian. He is considered America's foremost naval strategist, advocating for the expansion of the US fleet and a vigorous foreign policy.

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Why was Pearl Harbor significant in 1887?

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It became a coaling and repair station for the United States Navy.

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Sanford B. Dole played a significant role in the history of Hawaii as:

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The first President of the Republic of Hawaii

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What significant event did Jose Marti participate in during 1895?

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He led the Cuban War of Independence

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What is Yellow Journalism?

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A style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensationalism over facts

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The USS Maine was a:

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battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor