In addition to economic motives, many Americans supported overseas expansion because they believed that

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American military might should be unrivaled in the world.
European imperialism threatened to harm less-developed nations in Asia and Africa
the nation was destined to expand overseas and spread its civilization to others.
the United States had much to learn from less-developed nations
2.
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Although the United States bought raw materials from Latin America in the 1800s, Latin America
bought most of its manufactured goods from Europe
exported manufactured goods to the United States
relied on the United States for additional raw materials.
sold raw materials to Europe at a much lower price.
3.
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30 sec • 1 pt
At the Pan-American conference, Secretary of State James G. Blaine wanted to create a customs union with low tariffs, in the hope that it would
drive profits higher for American and European manufacturers.
increase the price of American products in Latin America
lower the price of raw materials from Latin America.
turn the Latin Americans away from European products.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
President Roosevelt believed that having a canal through Central America would save time and money for commercial and military shipping and
was necessary for maintaining influence in Asia.
was vital to U.S. power in the world.
would benefit the people of Central America.
would establish a new market for U.S. goods.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Some people who opposed the annexation of the Philippines believed that imperialism
brought American ideals to people who were not ready for them.
contradicted fundamental principles of the United States.
provided a large market for American goods
reaffirmed the United States as a world power.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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When an imperial power allowed a territory to remain technically independent, with local rulers remaining in control, the territory was called
a colony.
a protectorate.
a state.
an unincorporated territory.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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As the United States industrialized, many Americans concluded that the nation needed new overseas markets to
compete with Latin American nations.
keep its economy strong.
protect its overseas investments
provide inexpensive labor.
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