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What is the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories?
What is the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories?
- Colonialism
- Nationalism
- Isolationism
- Imperialism (correct)
Which country competed for African raw materials and markets alongside Britain, France, and Belgium?
Which country competed for African raw materials and markets alongside Britain, France, and Belgium?
- Russia
- Germany (correct)
- United States
- China
Who urged government officials to build up American naval power?
Who urged government officials to build up American naval power?
- Sec. of State William Seward
- USS Maine
- USS Oregon
- Admiral Alfred T. Mahan (correct)
What was the primary reason for the United States' desire for new markets?
What was the primary reason for the United States' desire for new markets?
What did the United States believe it had the right or responsibility to spread to the world's inferior people?
What did the United States believe it had the right or responsibility to spread to the world's inferior people?
Who arranged for the U.S. to buy Alaska from the Russians for 7.2 million dollars?
Who arranged for the U.S. to buy Alaska from the Russians for 7.2 million dollars?
What prompted the American planters in Hawaii to push for annexation and statehood?
What prompted the American planters in Hawaii to push for annexation and statehood?
Who organized the Cuban resistance against Spain during the Second War for Independence?
Who organized the Cuban resistance against Spain during the Second War for Independence?
What strategy did the Spanish use to restore order in Cuba?
What strategy did the Spanish use to restore order in Cuba?
What event prompted the United States to send General Valeriano Weyler to Cuba?
What event prompted the United States to send General Valeriano Weyler to Cuba?
What did the New York Journal publish that stirred up war fever against Spain?
What did the New York Journal publish that stirred up war fever against Spain?
What led to the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani and the establishment of a new government in Hawaii?
What led to the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani and the establishment of a new government in Hawaii?
What was the primary reason behind American interest in Cuba in 1854?
What was the primary reason behind American interest in Cuba in 1854?
What was yellow journalism used for during the Headline Wars?
What was yellow journalism used for during the Headline Wars?
What did President Cleveland direct regarding Queen Liliuokalani's power?
What did President Cleveland direct regarding Queen Liliuokalani's power?
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