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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what was the purpose of the Panama canal? | it created a short cut for travelers saving a 1,000 miles to get around, it connected the Atlantic and Pacific ocean. |
| which two territories were acquired by the u.s. following the Spanish american war? | Puerto Rico in Guam. "Cuba and the Philippines had gained their independence years later." |
| Why did the American Secretary of State John Hay called the Spanish-American war "a Splendid little war?" | Due to its short time and success. |
| What does President Roosevelt argue would cause the US to intervene with another Nations Affairs? | -To prevent European influence in the Western Hemisphere. - The US could intervene in Latin America to maintain stability "police power." |
| Why did President Roosevelt ordered the group of battleships known as the Great White Fleet to sail around the world? | to Showcase US Naval strength. |
| What was one fact that initially brought Americans to Hawaii? | - Christian missionary work. |
| How did yellow journalism influence the start of the Spanish-American war? | Newspapers for ran exaggerated made up news stories saying that the explosion of the USS main caused by Spanish attacks. |
| What was significant about Queen Liliʻuokalani Region? | She advocated for Hawaiian sovereignty but was overthrown by American Planters with US government support. |
| How does Brian counter the argument of those who supported Imperialism? | believed it conflicted with America's founding values of Liberty and self-government |
| Anti-Imperialist | Argued that imperialism violated Democratic policies."William Jennings Bryan." |
| imperialist | - Advocated for overseas expansion to grow us influence. |