______ the act of strong nations exerting their power over weaker nations by gaining colonies. A) industrialization B) imperialism C) impressionism
B) imperialism
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Why did the US seek new colonies/territories? A) the frontier was closed & no new land was available B) they wanted to keep up with other foreign powers C) BOTH
C) BOTH
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Admiral Alfred Mahan pushed for the expansion of which branch of military? A) army B) navy C) marines
B) navy
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Which of the following concepts was the idea behind the "White Man's Burden"? A) Yellow Journalism B) Self-determism C) Social Darwinism
C) Social Darwinism
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The US declared an Open Door Policy in _______ to allow free trade by any nation in any port. A) China B) Japan C) Hawaii
China
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All of the following territories were gained as a result of the Spanish-American war except? A) Panama B) Guam C) Puerto Rico
A) Panama
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Why did some Americans oppose imperialism? A) they saw no economic benefit B) they feared war with Europe C) they thought it went against democratic principles
C) they thought it went against democratic principles
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This term claims that Americans should take lands to civilize the inhabitants A) isolationism B) markets for goods C) white man's burden