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Why did the Anti-Imperialists oppose imperialism?
Why did the Anti-Imperialists oppose imperialism?
- Because they believed imperialism would violate countries' rights to self-determination. (correct)
- Because they wanted to spread American ideas through nationalism.
- Because they believed imperialism would not impact the residents of new territories.
- Because they supported the idea of unwanted foreign entanglements.
What was a key factor that encouraged the US to get involved in the conflict between Cuba and Spain?
What was a key factor that encouraged the US to get involved in the conflict between Cuba and Spain?
- The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana. (correct)
- The signing of the Platt Amendment by Cuba.
- The Mckinley Tariff taxing foreign imports by 50%.
- The Panic of 1893 caused by a failed British bank.
What was the role of yellow journalism in influencing public opinion towards war in Cuba?
What was the role of yellow journalism in influencing public opinion towards war in Cuba?
- It exaggerated war atrocities to gain a high reader following. (correct)
- It advocated for Cuban independence peacefully.
- It exposed the true extent of Spanish atrocities in Cuba.
- It supported Spain's actions in Cuba.
How did the Platt Amendment impact Cuba's ability to make decisions?
How did the Platt Amendment impact Cuba's ability to make decisions?
What was the main reason behind the US declaring war on Spain despite Spain agreeing to the ultimatum?
What was the main reason behind the US declaring war on Spain despite Spain agreeing to the ultimatum?
What impact did the Mckinley Tariff have on relations between Cuba and the US?
What impact did the Mckinley Tariff have on relations between Cuba and the US?
What was the motivation behind the concept of New Nationalism?
What was the motivation behind the concept of New Nationalism?
What was the significance of missionaries during the 1890s in the US?
What was the significance of missionaries during the 1890s in the US?
Which doctrine was used by the US to repel the French in Mexico?
Which doctrine was used by the US to repel the French in Mexico?
What were the primary reasons for imperialists wanting imperialism?
What were the primary reasons for imperialists wanting imperialism?
What was the role of social darwinism in the imperialist ideology?
What was the role of social darwinism in the imperialist ideology?
What was the importance of a robust navy for imperialists?
What was the importance of a robust navy for imperialists?
