What was the main reason the US wanted to establish colonies?

To create new markets & get resources

While Europeans were looking to 'cut apart' China, the US...

wanted an 'open door' trade policy

The Panama Canal was constructed to allow ships to more quickly pass between...

The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

Which is true about progressives?

They were a broad, unorganized group with various goals

The Roosevelt Corollary says that the US...

might intervene between Europe & the Americas

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Imperialism & Progressivism

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1
What was the main reason the US wanted to establish colonies?
To improve relations with Spain
To expand military power
To improve the lives of people around the world
To create new markets & get resources
2
Which was NOT a problem with imperialism?
Washington's call for isolationism
The Monroe Doctrine
A weak military
The Declaration of Independence
3
While Europeans were looking to 'cut apart' China, the US...
wanted its fair share
wanted an 'open door' trade policy
thought China should be helped to regain its power
wanted all of China to itself
4
Who was NOT in favor of the US annexing Hawaii?
American businesses
Queen Liluokalani
American sugar growers
Missionaries
5
McKinley remained a staunch isolationist until his assassination
True
False
6
The Panama Canal was constructed to allow ships to more quickly pass between...
the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
the Pacific and Southern Oceans
The Mediterranean and Red Seas
The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
7
Which is true about progressives?
They were poor city dwellers fighting for change
They were a broad, unorganized group with various goals
They were rural farmers who wanted better living conditions
They were a strong unified party with specific goals
8
The Roosevelt Corollary says that the US...
will have a nationwide dance party twice yearly
will unquestionably defend all countries in the Americans
has full control over the Americas
might intervene between Europe & the Americas
9
What territory did the US buy from Russia that greatly increased our area on the continent?
Texas
Washington
Hawaii
Alaska
10
Progressives were concerned about gaps between the...
Democrats and Republicans
workers and business owners
urban and rural populations
rich and poor
11
Which group was NOT a voice for progressive reform?
Business leaders
Women
Educators
Clergy
12
The Panama Canal is not actually a canal, but a series of locks and a big man-made lake
False
True
13
Roosevelt began is presidency when...
he felt like it.
he won a landslide election in 1900.
McKinley was assassinated.
his opponent backed out of the race due to a scandal.

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