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Which best represents Alfred Thayer Mahan’s position on US imperialism in the late 1800s?

A
Maintaining a strong navy was important for defense, rather than using resources for colonization.
B
Choosing not to establish colonies would prevent the need for a strong navy, saving US resources.
C
Establishing diplomatic ties with nations around the world would ensure support for a strong US navy.
D
Establishing a strong navy would help the US establish colonies, which would keep the navy strong.
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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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Which of the following explains the arguments for US imperialism in the late 1800s?

A
The United States needed to prove its strength to Latin American countries.
B
The United States wanted to assume its place as a world power.
C
The United States wanted to discourage democracy, religion, and prosperity.
D
The United States wanted to discuss colonizing Latin America.
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What was one way industrialization led to rising imperialism in the 1800s?

A
Countries needed cheap raw materials for their growing industries.
B
Countries wanted to buy goods produced in other parts of the world.
C
Countries needed a supply of laborers to work in their factories.
D
Countries wanted markets in which to sell their raw materials.
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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 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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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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Based on the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary, what was the position of the United States toward Latin America in the 1800s?

A
aggressive
B
colonial
C
belligerent
D
defensive

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