APUSH Period 7A: U.S. Imperialism and WWI

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Why was Alaska called "Seward's folly"?

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It was a frozen wasteland with no resources

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The explosion of the USS Maine

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rallied Americans against Spain

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The Anti-Imperialist League was a group that opposed the creation of an American colonial empire.

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opposed the creation of an American colonial empire

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What US president was famous for his usage of dollar diplomacy?

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Taft

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Which US president pledged not to become involved in European affairs?

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Washington

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The phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick” refers to ___.

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Roosevelt’s foreign policy of words backed up by military power

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___ was forced to trade with the United States by Commodore Perry. This sparked modernization.

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Japan

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In __, sugar planters staged a rebellion.  It was annexed into the US in 1898.

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Hawaii 

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The US supported the rebellion in ___ against the Columbians.

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Panama

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A volunteer cavalry unit with Teddy Roosevelt leading as 2nd in command. They helped take control of Cuba by winning the battle of San Juan Hill.

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Rough Riders