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How does Mahan’s argument in this quotation support the idea of imperialism?

A
Countries should establish overseas colonies to support their navies.
B
Countries should establish colonies instead of using their resources to build up their sea power.
C
Countries can still have strong navies, even without colonies.
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Which ideas did you include in your answer?

A
US expansion would strengthen democracy.
B
US expansion would be good for people living in lands the US seized.
C
US expansion would make the country stronger.
D
US expansion was immoral and undemocratic.
E
US expansion was problematic and ignored the rights of people.
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Read the quotation. Based on your understanding of imperialism and the Maxim gun, what point is the author making?

A
Having better technology is more important than winning or losing battles.
B
The Maxim gun will help imperial powers win battles.
C
The Maxim gun should not be used during battles.
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Some Americans felt that to become a world power, the United States had to

A
compete with European imperialists.
B
concentrate on domestic issues.
C
support European colonies.
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Supporters of Manifest Destiny claimed that American expansion was not like European imperialism because America

A
did not want raw materials.
B
spread democracy and prosperity.
C
spread Western civilization.
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How was the Roosevelt Corollary different from the Monroe Doctrine?

A
The Roosevelt Corollary said the United States could exercise power and control governments in Asian countries.
B
The Roosevelt Corollary said the United States would get involved in the affairs of Latin American countries.
C
The Roosevelt Corollary said the United States would get involved in European disagreements.
D
The Roosevelt Corollary said the United States had the right to form colonies in Latin America.
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How was the rise of imperialism related to the growth of industrialization?

A
Imperialist nations wanted to control industrial nations to gain new markets and raw materials.
B
Industrial nations wanted raw materials and new markets to supply their growing industries.
C
Industrial nations wanted to look for raw materials and new markets within their own borders..
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Read the quote by Cecil Rhodes. What justification does he use for British imperialism?

A
His argument favoring imperialism is economic: more territory means greater opportunity.
B
His support for imperialism is based on the idea people have the right to create their own government.
C
His defense of imperialism is based on racism and white superiority.

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