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U.S. History: Chapter 18- An Emerging World Power
An Overview
SECTION ONE:
1. What is imperialism?
2. How does social Darwinism connect to imperialism?
3. List two of America’s acquisitions:
A.
B.
SECTION TWO:
1. Causes of the Spanish American War:
A.
B.
C.
2. How was public opinion swayed to war involvement?
A.
B.
3. What was the argument of the anti-imperialists?
A.
4. Who were the Rough Riders?
A.
SECTION THREE:
4. Asian Tension:
Boxer Rebellion
Anti-Asian Prejudice on West Coast
5. Purpose of Great White Fleet:
A.
SECTION FOUR:
1. What is Roosevelt’s “big stick” diplomacy?
2. How did Roosevelt “get” the Canal Zone?
A.
B.
3. What is the impact of the Panama Canal?
A.
B.
4. Define Roosevelt Corollary:
A.
THE PRESIDENTS’ POLICIES:
ROOSEVELT
TAFT
WILSON