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What is the difference between isolationism and imperialism? |
Isolationism is the practice of not getting involved in other countries affairs and not extending their borders while imperialism is the practice of one country extending its control over the territory, political system, or economic life of another country. |
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What are the four levels of Imperialism? |
The four levels of imperialism are Trade, Spheres of influence, Protectorate, and Territory. |
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What are the three reasons of imperialism? |
The three reasons for imperialism are economical, political, and Cultural. |
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What was the #1 item countries were seeking during the Imperialism Era? |
The #1 item countries were seeking during the Imperialism Era was new sorces of raw materials. |
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How did the U.S. acquire Hawaii? |
The US acquired Hawii by annexing the islands. |
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Who was Queen Liliuokalani and what did she want for Hawaii when she became queen? |
Queen Liliuokalani - Born in Honolulu, Queen Liliuokalani was proud of Hawaiian traditions. Even after being driven from power in 1833, she continued speaking out on behalf of native-born Hawaiians. In 1887 she traveled to Washington, D.C., meeting with President Grover Cleveland to argue against the annexation of Hawaii by the U.S. Until her death, Liliuokalani served as a symbol of Hawaiian pride and a reminder of the islands history as an independent nation. Also, she wanted Hawaii to be its own nation. |
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How did the US acquire Alaska? |
The US bought Alaska from Russia. |
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What is Seward's Folly? |
Seward's Folly was the purchase of the "ice box",Alaska, from Russia for $7.2 million. |
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Who is Commodore Matthew Perry? |
Commodore Mathew Perry was the US representative that tried ,and succeeded in making Japan a trading partner. |
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How did the US persuade Japan to become a trading partner? |
The U.S. persuaded Japan to become a trading partner by showing Japan what it had to offer by bringing to Japan 7 warships and many technological gifts |
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What happened to Japan after becoming a trading partner with the US? |
After becoming a trading partner with the US, Japan became a world power. |
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Which country was forced to give up spheres of influence in Asia?
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China was forced to give up spheres of influence in Asia.
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Who is John Hay? |
John Hay helped create the Open Door Policy in China. |
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What is the Open Door Policy? |
The Open Door Policy made it so other countries could trade in other countries 'spheres of influence' freely. |
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What led to the Boxer Rebellion? |
Foreign involvement in China led to the Boxer Rebellion. |
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How did YELLOW JOURNALISM impact the start of the SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR? |
Yellow Journalism exaggerated most stories thereby angering men across the country making them want to go to war with Spain even more. |
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What is the significance of the USS MAINE? |
The destruction of the USS Maine basically started the Spanish-American War. |
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Where did the SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR take place? |
The SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR took place, mainly, in Cuba and in the Philippine Islands. |
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Who were the ROUGH RIDERS? |
The Rough Riders was a group of volunteers during the Spanish-American War with Theodore Roosevelt as their second in command. |
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Which ROUGH RIDER would rise to historical fame and become a U.S. President? |
Theodore Roosevelt was a Rough Rider and he rose to be the President of the US. |
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Which GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS did the US acquire as part of the treaty to end the SPANISH- AMERICAN WAR? |
Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands were acquired by the US as part of the treaty to end the Spanish-American War. |
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What is the Teller Amendment? |
The Teller Amendment stated that the US had no interest in owning Cuba. |
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What is the Platt Amendment? |
The Platt Amendment stated that the US could intervene in Cuba's affairs when needed and that they could buy or lease land from Cuba. |
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What is the Roosevelt Corollary? |
The Roosevelt Corollary stated that the United States will intervene in conflicts between European countries and Latin American countries to enforce legitimate claims of the European powers, rather than having the Europeans press their claims directly. |
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What is Dollar Diplomacy? |
Dollar Diplomacy is the use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence. |
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Which country attempted and failed to build the PANAMA CANAL before the US? |
France tried and failed to build the Panama Canal before the US. |
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What type of GEOGRAPHIC LAND FEATURE is Panama? |
Panama is an isthmus. |
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How did the United States gain access into PANAMA to build the PANAMA CANAL? |
The US gave support to panamanian rebels. As part of the agreement with the rebels, the US gained access to Panama to build the Panama Canal. |
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What were the challenges of building the PANAMA CANAL for the United States? |
Some challenges included men quitting their jobs, Yellow Fever, and mudslides that would destroy progress in an instant. |
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What impacts did the Panama Canal have on the US? |
The Panama Canal made the world recognize that the US was a world power. It also cut travel to China for trading in half. |
