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What was a POLITICAL cause of U.S. Imperialism?

Increase American power and strength

What was a MILITARY cause of U.S. Imperialism in the late 1800's?

To establish military bases around the world to better protect U.S. interests.

What benefit for the U.S. resulted from the building of the Panama Canal?

It shortened the shipping route from east to west coast of America.

What 3 countries did America gain possession of as a result of the Spanish-American War?

Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines

For how much did the U.S. purchase Alaska from Russia?

$7.2 million

Give one cause of American Imperialism in the late 1800's.

Natural resources/raw materials , Money/wealth, New markets, Power

What does Manifest Destiny mean?

A belief that the U.S. had a god-given right to spread its culture and democracy around the world.

How did the U.S. get Alaska?

Purchase from Russia

What does Annexation mean?

to add on or attach a territory

How did the U.S. gain Hawaii?

Annexation (we added it on as an American territory)

What is "Dollar Diplomacy?"

Using trade, money, loans, economic aid to achieve policy goals

What was the immediate cause of the Spanish-American War?

Explosion of the American ship, USS Maine

What was an ECONOMIC cause of American Imperialism in the late 1800's.

Natural resources/raw materials , Money/wealth, New markets

A policy of avoiding alliances and other types of involvement with foreign nations is called ________

Isolationism

What was "Yellow Journalism?"

Sensational style of reporting used to influence readers

TRUE or FALSE: Trading with foreign countries is an example of Imperialism.

False

Which land acquisition was known as Seward's Folly?

Alaska

Define IMPERIALISM

Taking control of a foreign region's economy