US Imperialism (US History): Nakamura

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One result of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was that the United States was

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recognized as a world power

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One of the PRIMARY reasons for the United States to build the Panama Canal was to—

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decrease the United States Navy’s sailing time between the Atlantic and the Pacific.

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What event started the Spanish American War?

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sinking of the USS Maine

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President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy was used by the United States to-

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police the Western Hemisphere

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What was the only US protectorate after the Spanish American War because of the Platt Amendment?

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Cuba

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Why was there increased interest in building a canal across Central America in the late 1800s?

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The United States had acquired colonies in the Pacific region.

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The Rough Riders were-

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a regiment of cavalry volunteer soldiers under Leonard Wood who fought in the Spanish-American War.

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The war in the Philippines was a rebellion against American control led by-

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Emilio Aguinaldo.

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"Dollar Diplomacy" was intended to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT: foster prosperity in nations abroad, encourage private corporations to invest abroad, tie debt-ridden nations to the U. S. instead of Europe, promote American corporate interests overseas through the use of armed force.

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promote American corporate interests overseas through the use of armed force.

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Which action did Japanese leaders take directly following the visit of Commodore Perry in 1853?

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They opened more ports to trade.