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Why didn't the US participate in imperialism until the 1890s?
Why didn't the US participate in imperialism until the 1890s?
- Reconstruction
- Imperialism was not a common practice
- Didn’t want war (correct)
- Westward Expansion
What motivated American Imperialism in the late 19th century?
What motivated American Imperialism in the late 19th century?
- Fear of losing territories to Europe
- Political protection with overseas bases (correct)
- Isolationist policies
- Desire for cultural superiority
How did the US influence Japan in the 19th century?
How did the US influence Japan in the 19th century?
- By military invasion
- Through industrial influence (correct)
- Through diplomatic negotiations
- By boycotting Japanese goods
What event led to the US annexation of Hawaii?
What event led to the US annexation of Hawaii?
What event led to the US declaring war on Spain in February 1898?
What event led to the US declaring war on Spain in February 1898?
Which policy called for open trade in China and was issued in 1899?
Which policy called for open trade in China and was issued in 1899?
Who served as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and later led the Rough Riders in Cuba during the Spanish-American War?
Who served as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and later led the Rough Riders in Cuba during the Spanish-American War?
What was the primary outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?
What was the primary outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?
Who issued the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900?
Who issued the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900?
Which phrase is associated with Theodore Roosevelt's approach to foreign policy?
Which phrase is associated with Theodore Roosevelt's approach to foreign policy?
What was a motivating factor for American Imperialism as described in the text?
What was a motivating factor for American Imperialism as described in the text?
Which country rejected trade with the United States in the mid-19th century as they feared it would destroy their unique culture?
Which country rejected trade with the United States in the mid-19th century as they feared it would destroy their unique culture?
What led to the overthrow of Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani by American planters and US marines?
What led to the overthrow of Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani by American planters and US marines?
What historical document issued by President James Monroe in 1823 aimed to prevent further European expansion into the Western Hemisphere?
What historical document issued by President James Monroe in 1823 aimed to prevent further European expansion into the Western Hemisphere?
What was the primary reason behind US Navy Captain Alfred T. Mahan's call for a large navy?
What was the primary reason behind US Navy Captain Alfred T. Mahan's call for a large navy?
What was the significance of the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba in February 1898?
What was the significance of the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba in February 1898?
Which policy tied Cuba to the US until 1934 and gave the US the right to intervene in Cuban affairs when deemed necessary?
Which policy tied Cuba to the US until 1934 and gave the US the right to intervene in Cuban affairs when deemed necessary?
What did the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900 primarily target?
What did the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900 primarily target?
Who won control over Manchuria in China after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05?
Who won control over Manchuria in China after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05?
What did Theodore Roosevelt win a Nobel Peace Prize for in 1906?
What did Theodore Roosevelt win a Nobel Peace Prize for in 1906?
