Spanish-American War and Imperialism

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Which term best describes a nation exercising political and economic control over weaker countries?

Militarism

Protectorates

Imperialism (correct)

Nationalism

What was the main purpose of the Open Door Policy?

To allow all countries to trade equally with China (correct)

To exercise control over weaker countries

To establish special rights and powers in a foreign country

To lend money to struggling foreign nations

What do Victory Gardens refer to in the context of war?

Gardens used for cultivating victory-themed flowers during war

Gardens created to celebrate national victories during war

Gardens maintained by the military to honor victorious battles

Gardens planned by civilians to raise vegetables for home use during war (correct)

What is Jingoism mainly characterized by?

Extreme nationalism Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Rough Riders' refer to?

1st cavalry unit established during the Spanish-American War Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dollar Diplomacy' involve?

Lending money to struggling foreign nations in an attempt to increase American influence Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?

To allow US intervention in Latin American affairs for global stability Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the War Industries Board (WIB) during the war?

To ensure materials were purchased for the army and navy Signup and view all the answers

How did American views on their role in the Spanish American War align with their belief in manifest destiny?

They saw it as a natural expansion into other parts of the world Signup and view all the answers

What did Mitchell Palmer's statement about communism spreading 'like a 'prairie-like fire' signify?

That communism was spreading rapidly Signup and view all the answers

Spanish-American War and Imperialism

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Which term best describes a nation exercising political and economic control over weaker countries?

What was the main purpose of the Open Door Policy?

What do Victory Gardens refer to in the context of war?

What is Jingoism mainly characterized by?

What does the term 'Rough Riders' refer to?

What does 'Dollar Diplomacy' involve?

What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?

What was the role of the War Industries Board (WIB) during the war?

How did American views on their role in the Spanish American War align with their belief in manifest destiny?

What did Mitchell Palmer's statement about communism spreading 'like a 'prairie-like fire' signify?

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