US Imperialism and Expansionism

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>The United States gained control over Hawaiian territories (B)</p>
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What was the idea that the United States is unique with a mission to spread liberty and democracy?

<p>American Exceptionalism (D)</p>
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During the 'Age of Imperialism', which of the following countries did the United States exert control over?

<p>The Philippines, Cuba, Germany, Austria, Korea, and Japan (D)</p>
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What was the primary objective of the Monroe Doctrine?

<p>To free the newly independent colonies of Latin America from European intervention (D)</p>
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What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War?

<p>The Cuban War of Independence (A)</p>
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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris?

<p>The US gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines (A)</p>
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What was the legacy of the Spanish-American War?

<p>The US marked its entry into world affairs and gained global influence (C)</p>
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What was the duration of the Spanish-American War?

<p>Ten weeks (B)</p>
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What was the result of the Spanish-American War on national identity and news reporting?

<p>It reshaped national identity and news reporting (D)</p>
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