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What was the primary driving force behind the expansion of the United States' territories during the late 19th century?
What was the primary driving force behind the expansion of the United States' territories during the late 19th century?
- The belief in social Darwinism and the pursuit of new markets (correct)
- The desire to spread democracy and liberty
- The need to protect American businesses from foreign competition
- The fear of European colonization in the Americas
What was the primary goal of the American Anti-Imperialist League, formed in 1898?
What was the primary goal of the American Anti-Imperialist League, formed in 1898?
- To support the American Empire's expansion into Asia
- To promote the spread of American exceptionalism
- To advocate for the annexation of Hawaii
- To oppose the annexation of the Philippines (correct)
What was the term used to describe the rapid expansion of the United States' territories during the late 19th century?
What was the term used to describe the rapid expansion of the United States' territories during the late 19th century?
- The Age of Imperialism (correct)
- The Age of Exploration
- The Era of American Exceptionalism
- The Period of Social Darwinism
What was the outcome of the annexation of Hawaii in 1898?
What was the outcome of the annexation of Hawaii in 1898?
What was the idea that the United States is unique with a mission to spread liberty and democracy?
What was the idea that the United States is unique with a mission to spread liberty and democracy?
During the 'Age of Imperialism', which of the following countries did the United States exert control over?
During the 'Age of Imperialism', which of the following countries did the United States exert control over?
What was the primary objective of the Monroe Doctrine?
What was the primary objective of the Monroe Doctrine?
What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War?
What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
What was the legacy of the Spanish-American War?
What was the legacy of the Spanish-American War?
What was the duration of the Spanish-American War?
What was the duration of the Spanish-American War?
What was the result of the Spanish-American War on national identity and news reporting?
What was the result of the Spanish-American War on national identity and news reporting?
