US Territorial Expansion and Imperialism

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Which term means a country takes over other territories to become stronger?

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imperialism

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Which of these was NOT a factor for the US adding new territories? new markets for goods, natural resources, new military bases, cutting off trade with other countries

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cutting off trade with other countries

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Which of these territories was the US fighting over in the Spanish-American War? Cuba, Japan, China, Hawaii

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Cuba

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Which of these territories did the United States NOT get after the Spanish-American War? Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Hawaii

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Hawaii

Front

Which country won the Spanish-American War?

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USA

Front

Which territory did the United States add in the Pacific Ocean as a fueling station and site for defense; it became our 50th state?

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Hawaii

Front

The US had an Open Door Policy for trade with this country?

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China

Front

The US helped build the Panama Canal to connect the Atlantic Ocean and _______.

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Pacific Ocean

Front

The Roosevelt Corollary said the US should be the police of the world and protect countries in:

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Latin America

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Big Stick diplomacy (the US should negotiate with other countries but be strong) is best associated with which president?

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Teddy Roosevelt