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Imperialism is a
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method of ruling similar to communism.
system where there is no private property.
system of empire building by founding colonies or conquering other nations.
government run by the people.
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The growth of imperialism from the late 1870s to 1914 was sparked by the desire of
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nations to become culturally varied by attracting new immigrants
business people for their country to become isolationist
political leaders to improve the conditions of poorer countries
nations to find sources of raw materials to help industrial growth
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Imperialism is a
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The growth of imperialism from the late 1870s to 1914 was sparked by the desire of
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Why was the purchase of Alaska by the United States in 1867 called "Seward's Folly"?
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Which territory was annexed by the US because of the economic value of its sugarcane plantations?
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This monarch was overthrown in the United States annexation of Hawaii.
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How was the conflict between Cuba and Spain that erupted in 1897 covered by the American press?
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This event led to the start of the Spanish-American War with exaggerated reporting from newspapers.
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The peace treaty between the United States and Spain after the Spanish-American War placed which territory under U.S. control, along with the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba?
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The Roosevelt Corollary was a/an
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What famous Roosevelt saying is represented in this cartoon?
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How does this artist depict Teddy Roosevelt?
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One obstacle to the construction of the Panama Canal was the
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The printing of sensational, often exaggerated stories is called
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Avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries is called?
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Building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations is called?
