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U.S. Imperialism in the Early 20th Century

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What was the primary reason for the United States to go to war with Spain?

To expand its territories in the Pacific Ocean

To avenge the blowing up of the USS Maine (correct)

To gain control of the Panama Canal

To support the independence of the Philippines

What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

The U.S. won independence for the Philippines

The U.S. acquired Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands

The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico and Guam from Spain (correct)

The U.S. gained control of Cuba and Puerto Rico

What was the main reason for the U.S. to help Panama gain independence from Colombia?

To expand its territories in Central America

To support the independence of Panama

To avenge the blowing up of the USS Maine

To gain control of the Panama Canal (correct)

What was the consequence of the U.S. annexing the Philippines instead of granting it independence?

The Philippine-American War broke out Signup and view all the answers

How many overseas territories does the U.S. currently own?

16 Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the U.S. purchasing Alaska from Russia?

The U.S. increased its territory in North America Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for many countries joining World War I?

The system of alliances between countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram in 1917?

It proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the main effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany after World War I?

It forced Germany to accept responsibility for the war and pay damages Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of Russia's withdrawal from World War I in 1917?

It led to the rise of communism in Russia Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the trenches in World War I?

They were built to protect soldiers from machine gun fire Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the sinking of the USS Lusitania in 1915?

It led to increased American support for the Allies Signup and view all the answers