Imperialism and the Spanish-American War

Question 1

The United States annexed Hawaii

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after supporting planters in an overthrow of the queen.

Question 2

Which territories came under US control as a result of the treaty with Spain? Check all that apply.

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Cuba; Puerto Rico; the Philippines; Guam

Question 3

What has been a long-term effect of the Panama Canal?

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It has become one of the most important trade routes in the world.

Question 4

Which country controlled the Panama Canal until 1999?

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the United States

Question 5

Read the quote by President William McKinley in which he defends American expansion.We could not leave them to themselves—they were unfit for self-government—and they would soon have anarchy and misrule over there worse than Spain's was . . . there was nothing left for us to do but to take them all, and to educate the Filipinos, and uplift and civilize and Christianize them.

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The people were uncivilized and unable to govern themselves properly.

Question 6

During the war with Spain, most American deaths resulted from

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exposure to disease.

Question 7

What was the most important effect of the Panama Canal on trade?

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It decreased the amount of time needed for ships to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

Question 8

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Big Stick

Question 9

In the late 1890s, the United States built naval bases around the world. What were the most important reasons for this? Check all that apply.

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to help the United States increase its military power; to protect US trading interests abroad; to resupply US naval ships

Question 10

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quickly

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