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President Theodore Roosevelt’s “speak softly and carry a big stick” foreign policy was based on

A
intimidation and punishment.
B
intimidation and invasion.
C
diplomacy and influence.
D
diplomacy and annexation.
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What territories did the United States gain control over as a result of the Spanish-American War?

A
Guam, the Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico
B
Spain, Cuba, Hawaii, Panama
C
Colombia, Panama, Cuba, the Philippines
D
Cuba, Spain, Hawaii , Alaska
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The United States helped plantation owners revolt against Hawaii’s queen by

A
sending soldiers to Hawaii.
B
banning imports from Hawaii.
C
lending money to plantation owners.
D
supplying ammunition to plantation owners.
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What happened to the Philippines after its rebellion against annexation failed?

A
It gained independence from the US.
B
It became a communist country.
C
It gained independence from Spain.
D
It became a US territory.
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Which best describes the difference of opinion over the annexation of Hawaii?

A
Some leaders felt annexation would help the US control the Philippines, while others argued it was unnecessary.
B
Some leaders felt annexation would help Hawaii’s queen, while others argued it would weaken her position.
C
Some leaders felt annexation would benefit both countries, while others argued it was illegal.
D
Some leaders felt annexation was expensive but necessary, while others argued that Hawaii had few Americans.
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The political cartoon shows Uncle Sam teaching a class.Which criticism of US foreign policy is shown in the political cartoon?

Question illustration
A
The US should not be open to ideas from foreign cultures.
B
The US should not annex foreign territories against their will.
C
The US should not sign trade agreements with foreign territories.
D
The US should not educate residents of foreign territories.
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Read the following passage from a book that David Livingstone wrote about his travels in central Africa.“The country is becoming very beautiful, and furrowed [lined] by deep valleys; the underlying rocks, being igneous, have yielded [given] fertile soil. There is great abundance of large game [animals to hunt]. . . . We crossed the Mbai [River] and found in its bed rocks of pink marble. Some little hills near it are capped by marble of beautiful whiteness.”

A
Africans are wealthy because they sell their marble.
B
Africa’s animals are evenly distributed throughout the continent.
C
There are abundant natural resources in Africa.
D
Most of Africa is made up of thriving cities.
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CubaPanamathe PhilippinesPuerto Rico

A
Cuba
B
Panama
C
the Philippines
D
Puerto Rico
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Which explains the primary motivations behind the United States’ intervention in Cuba in 1898?

A
The US sought to defend its eastern border from attack and drive Spain from power in the Americas.
B
The US sought to defend its plantation settlers who had moved to Cuba and remove Britain from power in the Americas.
C
The US sought to protect its belief in democracy and remove Britain from power in the Americas.
D
The US sought to protect its business investments and remove Spain from power in the Americas.
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Which best explains why many Americans criticized the Spanish-American War?

A
They wanted the United States to focus on matters on the home front.
B
They thought the United States should remain neutral in world affairs.
C
They worried the United States would be drawn into a larger war.
D
They believed the United States should pursue territory closer to home.
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Which of the following were effects of European rule in Africa? Choose three answers.

A
Islam spread across the continent.
B
European languages became official languages.
C
Some educational systems were established.
D
African colonies were created along arbitrary lines.
E
African colonies imported raw materials from Europe.
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A
the United States
B
Cuba
C
Spain
D
France
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Why did US influence in Hawaii increase during the 1800s? Check all that apply.The US sent its military to Hawaii to overthrow the queen.US settlers purchased land in order to start plantations.US plantation owners dominated Hawaiian politics.The US encouraged residents to vacation in Hawaii.The US began to import many goods from Hawaii.The US negotiated a deal to buy Hawaii from Spain.

A
The US sent its military to Hawaii to overthrow the queen.
B
US settlers purchased land in order to start plantations.
C
US plantation owners dominated Hawaiian politics.
D
The US encouraged residents to vacation in Hawaii.
E
The US began to import many goods from Hawaii.
F
The US negotiated a deal to buy Hawaii from Spain.
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Cecil Rhodes wrote that he wanted to “paint as much of the map of Africa British red as possible.” Which of the following best paraphrases what he meant?

A
British colonies are a shameful embarrassment to the world.
B
Britain should establish as many African colonies as possible.
C
Britain should distribute maps to schools throughout Africa.
D
Britain should teach Africans styles of painting commonly found in Europe.
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A
trade
B
tourism
C
democracy
D
security
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The United States intervened in Cuba in 1898 to help it gain independence from

A
Spain.
B
Britain.
C
Russia.
D
France.
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Which of the following was a political effect of European imperialism in Africa?

A
Most manufactured goods were sent to Africa from Europe.
B
Christianity spread across the African continent.
C
Little experience was provided to Africans in self-government.
D
Europeans owned most of the mines and plantations.
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The United States bought Alaska in 1867 to

A
keep Russia from expanding toward the US mainland.
B
stop other countries from taking over the territory.
C
control the territory’s abundance of resources.
D
open a critical trade route with the Far East.
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When Europeans first began to explore Africa, what did they find?

A
a great diversity of cultures
B
a single language shared by all Africans
C
many large empires
D
an absence of natural resources
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Which is not an abundant natural resource found in Africa?

A
Diamonds
B
Palm oil
C
Coal
D
Farm land

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