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Imperialism Review

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What started the Spanish-American War? Yellow Journalism, U.S.S.Maine
Why does the United States want to take over Hawaii? Naval base, fueling stop?
What does the word annex mean? to 'add on'
What is the policy where a strong country takes over a weak country? Imperialism
What are causes of imperialism? Economic competition, Racism, Trade
What is the name of exaggerated reporting? Yellow Journalism
What was the name of the all black group of men who won the Spanish-American War? Buffalo Soldiers
What country betrays the Phillipines? United States
Why did we follow a policy of isolationism? To avoid war
What is the name of the territory that cut travel time in half? Panama Canal
What policy allowed the U.S. and other western nations to get China's resources? Open Door Policy
What ship sank and started the Spanish-American War? U.S.S. Maine
This was our "duty by god" to take over other territories. This was racist. The White Man's Burden
What country controlled Cuba before the Spanish-American War? Spain
Why did the U.S. want to help Cuba in the Spanish-American War? Trade
What is the policy where countries avoid contact with foreign nations? Isolationism
Rebellion of Chinese peasants in response to Open Door Policy? Boxer Rebellion
Other countries were also trying to take over other territories Competition
This drove us to take over other territories when we didn't have it, so we had to go seek it? Resources
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