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What was the first territory the United States acquired beyond the borders of its 48 contiguous states?

Alaska.

Guam.

Hawaii.

the Philippines.

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At the end of the 1800s, why did people fear that China might be split into different imperialist colonies?

China was losing a war with Japan and the United States.

China was fighting an alliance of several European powers.

China was too weak to prevent other nations from controlling parts of its territory.

China was unable to stop revolts in various Chinese provinces.

As a result of the Industrial Revolution, Japan was able to

manufacture more goods and build modern warships

manufacture more weapons and build submarines

take greater control over their citizens

build and sell more warships overseas

How did the actions of Commodore Perry help Japan in 1854?

Perry helped the Japanese create a strong naval defense.

Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.

Perry helped the Japanese defend themselves from invaders.

Perry helped the Japanese start diplomatic relations with European countries.

How did the actions of Commodore Perry help Japan in 1854?

Perry helped the Japanese create a strong naval defense.

Perry helped the Japanese make contact with the outside world.

Perry helped the Japanese defend themselves from invaders.

Perry helped the Japanese start diplomatic relations with European countries.

Which of the following best explains how Hawaii become a US territory?

The US annexed Hawaii in 1900.

The US bought Hawaii from Japan in 1868.

The US received Hawaii from Spain in the Treaty of Paris.

The US bought Hawaii from Spain following the Spanish-American War.

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