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What is imperialism?

The economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones

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What important things did Theodore Roosevelt accomplish?

- Roosevelt Corollary

- fought and led troops in Spanish American War

- "Big Stick" Policy

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What event was the biggest reason why American citizens called for a war with Spain?

The explosion of the USS Maine

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What did the Open Door Policy establish?

All countries are allowed to trade with China

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T/F: A hot dog is a sandwich

True

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What is anglo-saxonism?

The belief that European white people are superior (better) than others

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What important things did William Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer accomplish?

- competing newspaper companies

- yellow journalism

- pushed American public to supporting Spanish-American War

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The group called "Rough Riders" helped in which conflict?

Spanish-American War

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What did the Platt Amendment establish?

Added conditions to Cuba's new constitution, which gave America a lot of rights over Cuban foreign policies

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How many pets does Ms. Lanyon have?

1 cat!

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What is pan-americanism?

Encouraging the cooperation between nations throughout the Americas

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What important things did Jose Marti accomplish?

- brought together Cuban exiles in NYC

- planned for invasion of Cuban government

- helped rebels seize control over Cuba and gain Cuban independence 

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Commodore Dewey led troops in which conflict?

America's invasion of the Philippines, leading to the capture of the country's capital

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What did the Foraker Act establish?

A functioning government on Puerto Rico

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T/F: Cereal is a soup

False!

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What is yellow journalism?

Exaggerated or made-up stories written and released by newspapers to attract readers

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What important things did Matthew Perry accomplish?

- led naval expedition to Japan to negotiate trade treaty

- displayed American authority and dominance 

- helped gained access to Japanese trading

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The Boxer Rebellion was fighting for what?

To push out foreign influence in China

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What did the Roosevelt Corollary establish?

The US will intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability in the Western Hemisphere

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Which college did Ms. Lanyon go to?

Michigan State!

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What is autonomy?

The right to run a nation's government without foreign involvement 

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What important things did William McKinley accomplish?

- sent the USS Maine to Cuba

- authorized war with Cuba

- decided to annex Cuba and Puerto Rico

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Pancho Villa led a group of rebels against American troops for what reason?

To end American control over Mexico

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What did the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty establish?

Gave the US the exclusive right to build any proposed canal through Central America

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T/F: Pineapple belongs on pizza

False!