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By the end of the 19th century, what was a distinctive feature of the United States' economy?
By the end of the 19th century, what was a distinctive feature of the United States' economy?
- Frequent economic depressions
- Limited business expansion
- Strict government regulation
- Continued thriving economy (correct)
Why was the purchase of Alaska by Secretary of State William Seward called 'Seward's Folly'?
Why was the purchase of Alaska by Secretary of State William Seward called 'Seward's Folly'?
- The deal with Russia was considered strategic
- Alaska had abundant resources
- Alaska was already well-developed
- Alaska was perceived as a wasteland (correct)
What key factors were highlighted in Alfred Thayer Mahan's work 'The Importance of Sea Power in History'?
What key factors were highlighted in Alfred Thayer Mahan's work 'The Importance of Sea Power in History'?
- The importance of avoiding colonies
- The benefits of isolationism
- The significance of a strong navy for world power status (correct)
- The need for a weak navy to be a world power
What characterized the trade expansion of the United States during this period?
What characterized the trade expansion of the United States during this period?
What was President Cleveland's stance on Hawaii following the overthrow of the monarchy?
What was President Cleveland's stance on Hawaii following the overthrow of the monarchy?
What was the primary reason for President McKinley's decision to annex Hawaii as a U.S. territory?
What was the primary reason for President McKinley's decision to annex Hawaii as a U.S. territory?
Why did the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor lead to American outrage and blame on Spain?
Why did the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor lead to American outrage and blame on Spain?
What was the main impact of Yellow Journalism during the events leading to the Spanish-American War?
What was the main impact of Yellow Journalism during the events leading to the Spanish-American War?
What key provision did the Teller Amendment make regarding Cuba after the Spanish-American War?
What key provision did the Teller Amendment make regarding Cuba after the Spanish-American War?
Who were the Rough Riders mentioned in the text during the Spanish-American War?
Who were the Rough Riders mentioned in the text during the Spanish-American War?
What was the main motivation behind Theodore Roosevelt's desire to build a canal in Central America?
What was the main motivation behind Theodore Roosevelt's desire to build a canal in Central America?
How did Theodore Roosevelt's Roosevelt Corollary expand upon the Monroe Doctrine?
How did Theodore Roosevelt's Roosevelt Corollary expand upon the Monroe Doctrine?
How did the U.S. acquire control over the Panama Canal project?
How did the U.S. acquire control over the Panama Canal project?
What key aspect of U.S. foreign policy did the Monroe Doctrine aim to establish?
What key aspect of U.S. foreign policy did the Monroe Doctrine aim to establish?
What impact did the Panama Canal have on world trade?
What impact did the Panama Canal have on world trade?
What led to the fall of the Russian monarchy after the Russo-Japanese War?
What led to the fall of the Russian monarchy after the Russo-Japanese War?
Why did Theodore Roosevelt earn a Nobel Peace Prize?
Why did Theodore Roosevelt earn a Nobel Peace Prize?
What was the primary feature of William H. Taft's Dollar Diplomacy?
What was the primary feature of William H. Taft's Dollar Diplomacy?
Why did President Wilson order American troops into Mexico to hunt Pancho Villa?
Why did President Wilson order American troops into Mexico to hunt Pancho Villa?
What was General John J. Pershing's role during WWI?
What was General John J. Pershing's role during WWI?
