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What was a significant cause behind the expansionism in the United States in the early 20th century?
What was a significant cause behind the expansionism in the United States in the early 20th century?
- Desire to maintain isolationism and avoid involvement in foreign affairs
- Concerns over overpopulation and territorial disputes within the country
- Pressure from European powers to expand U.S. territorial boundaries
- Quest for new markets and resources to fuel industrial growth (correct)
How did Yellow Journalism contribute to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
How did Yellow Journalism contribute to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
- It had no influence on the political landscape at the time
- It advocated for diplomatic resolutions and peace treaties
- It helped spread misinformation and stoke public outrage, pushing the country toward war (correct)
- It encouraged diplomatic negotiations and international cooperation
What best explains an effect of the Teller Amendment on U.S. foreign policy?
What best explains an effect of the Teller Amendment on U.S. foreign policy?
- It led to the annexation of Cuba as a U.S. territory
- It reinforced the United States' commitment to non-intervention in foreign conflicts (correct)
- It established a military alliance between the United States and Cuba
- It signaled a shift towards aggressive expansionism and imperialism
How did Ida Tarbell's work contribute to governmental action?
How did Ida Tarbell's work contribute to governmental action?
What role did concerns over territorial disputes play in U.S. expansionism in the early 20th century?
What role did concerns over territorial disputes play in U.S. expansionism in the early 20th century?
In what way did pressures from European powers contribute to U.S. expansionism in the early 20th century?
In what way did pressures from European powers contribute to U.S. expansionism in the early 20th century?
What was the main role of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
What was the main role of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
How did the Boxer Rebellion impact United States-China relations?
How did the Boxer Rebellion impact United States-China relations?
Why was there a demand for governmental reform leading to the ratification of the 17th Amendment?
Why was there a demand for governmental reform leading to the ratification of the 17th Amendment?
How did the Roosevelt Corollary and Dollar Diplomacy differ in their approaches to foreign territories?
How did the Roosevelt Corollary and Dollar Diplomacy differ in their approaches to foreign territories?
What was a significant challenge faced by proponents of the 16th Amendment?
What was a significant challenge faced by proponents of the 16th Amendment?
How did initiative, referendum, and recall impact democracy?
How did initiative, referendum, and recall impact democracy?
