Unit 6 - SSUSH14, 15, & 16

When the war with Spain began, the US took over this Pacific area?

• Hawaii
• Philippines
• Midway
• Japan

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SSUSH14a

What does imperialism mean?

• a policy of a country no longer involving themselves in foreign affairs

• a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• a policy of extending a country's power through trade

• a policy similar to isolationism

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SSUSH14a

What was the United States initial purpose in their Imperialism endeavors?

• to establish territories before European nations could acquire anymore

• to become a world super power

• obtain overseas markets and spread democracy

• to prevent China from being able to take over anymore territories

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SSUSH14a

What happened to the battleship Maine that was sent off the shores of Cuba by the United States?

• it was sent to patrol the coast of the Philippines

• nothing

• it exploded and sank in the Havana Harbor

• there was no such ship

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SSUSH14a

What was the DeLome letter?

• a letter written from Spanish Minister that criticized the United States, and angered may Americans

• an article printed in the New York times regarding the harsh treatment of Cubans

• a letter written from English Minister that criticized the United States, and angered may Americans

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SSUSH14a

What did the United States gain from the Spanish-American War?

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, Cuba

• Cuba, and the Philippines

• Puerto Rico and Guam were given to the US, the Philippines were sold to the US for $20 million

• the Philippines

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SSUSH14a

What was so important on the Island of Hawaii for the United States to purchase it?

• the Naval base at Pearl Harbor

• the Naval base at Charleston

• the pineapple farms

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SSUSH14a

Man-made waterway cut through Panama that allowed for faster shipping. Was controlled by the US for decades 

• Belgium Strait 
• Panama Canal 
• Erie Canal 
• Isthmus Canal 

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SSUH14b

This law provided penalties for spying, sabotage, and obstructing the war effort

• Espionage Act

• Treason Act

• Traitor Act

• Spy Act

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SSUSH15b

What was the name of the war bond that was sold in the United States to support the allied cause in World War I

• Patriot Bond

• Liberty Bond

• War Bond

• James Bond

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SSUSH15b