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Anti-imperialist efforts in the late 1800s led the US to focus its foreign policy on

A
economic expansion.
B
imperialism.
C
military expansion.
D
nationalism.
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Which of the following is the best example of imperialism?

A
In 1776, the United States declares independence from Britain.
B
The territory of Utah becomes a US state in 1896.
C
Belgium and Luxembourg form an economic union in 1921.
D
In 1902, Britain wins the South African War and takes over the Transvaal.
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In the 1800s, what new technology helped imperial nations communicate quickly with their colonies in other parts of the world?

A
radio
B
railroad
C
steamship
D
telegraph
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What was the main way in which imperialist nations protected their colonies and trade in the 1800s?

A
The imperialist nations built military bases around the world.
B
The imperialist nations required their colonies to raise armies.
C
The imperialist nations armed their merchant ships heavily.
D
The imperialist nations made peace treaties with other nations.
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What is the most important reason the United States expanded its territory in Asia in the late 1800s?

A
to protect its political interests
B
to spread democracy
C
to protect and expand its Asian trade
D
to spread Christianity
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Read the two quotes below. Then answer the question.“In bringing order to the Philippines, our soldiers added a new page to the honor-roll of American history, and they incalculably benefited the islanders themselves. Under the wise administration of Governor Taft the islands now enjoy a peace and liberty of which they have hitherto never even dreamed.”—President Theodore Roosevelt, 1901“...I have seen that we do not intend to free, but to subjugate the people of the Philippines. We have gone there to conquer, not to redeem.”—Mark Twain, 1900The main difference between the comments made by Roosevelt and Twain is

A
how the US takeover affects the Filipino people.
B
how the US takeover affects the Philippine government.
C
how the US takeover affects the US economy.
D
how the US takeover affects US manifest destiny.
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In the late 1800s, Western nations generally believed the peoples of Africa and Asia

A
were good Christians.
B
were less civilized.
C
should learn English.
D
should be industrialized.

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