Imperialism Study Guide
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U.S.II5a,U.S.II5b, U.S.II1i
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What is imperialism?
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What often influences the United States’ involvement in international affairs?
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What were the causes for the Spanish American War?
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What were the results/effects of the Spanish American War? (Think: Treaty of Paris, 1898)
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Who were the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War?
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Who was the leader of the “Rough Riders” during the Battle of San Juan Hill?
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What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt’s foreign policy when he was President?
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What was the Monroe Doctrine?
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Why did Roosevelt expand the Monroe Doctrine? What is this called?
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What did the Roosevelt Corollary do?
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What country did the United States help to gain its independence so a canal could be built? What
are some supporting details about this?
What countries, territories, or regions did the United States take control of during the era of
imperialism? How and why for each?
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Identify the countries involved in the Spanish American War. Label and color them on the map below.
(LPII.2.1)
Think: US, Spain, Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam