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Lesson 6.1, 6.2, test. Flashcards

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Q: During which century did Europeans compete for empires?

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A: 19th Century.

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What portion of the world’s land and people were under British Colonies?

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A: ¼.

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Q: Name three factors for expansion.

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A: 1) Endless economic opportunities
2) Political and Naval competition
3) Racial/cultural superiority/Social Darwinism.

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Q: What were Alfred T. Mahan’s key beliefs about imperialism?

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A: 1) Colonies were essential for the military.
2) Strong navy and key naval posts.
3) Build a canal through Panama.

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Q: What were some causes of imperialism?

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A: Economic gain
Militarism
Nationalism
Social Darwinism.

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Q: From which country did the US acquire Alaska and for how much?

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A: From Russia for 7.2 million.

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Q: Why was Hawaii considered an important location?

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It was an important midpoint for Asia.

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Q: In 1900, what was the ratio of foreigners to native Hawaiians?

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A: 3:1.

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Q: What happened in Hawaii in 1887?

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A: American Planters forced King Kalakaua to amend the Hawaiian Constitution.

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Q: Who was Sanford Dole related to in the business world?

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A: His brother founded the Dole Pineapple company.

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Q: What position did Sanford B. Dole take after Queen Liliuokalani?

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A: President of the Republic of Hawaii and later Governor of the new Territory of Hawaii.

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Q: Name two factors that contributed to Queen Liliuokalani’s overthrow in 1893.

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A: 1) The Queen tried to amend the constitution.
2) McKinley Tariff Act.

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Q: Who ordered the release and restoration of Queen Liliuokalani?

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A: Cleveland.

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Q: What was Cleveland’s compromise regarding Hawaii?

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A: Cleveland recognized the Republic but not annexation.

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Q: Who annexed Hawaii and when?

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A: William McKinley/Congress on 8/12/1898.

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Q: Who was the President of the “Republic of Hawaii” during its annexation?

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A: Sanford B. Dole.

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Q: What changed in Hawaii after the Hawaiian Organic Act of 1900?

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A permanent territorial government was established led by a governor.

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Q: Who was leading the Austrian Army against Napoleon in 1805?

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A: Francis II, the Holy Roman Emperor.

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Q: Why did Francis II create the title of Emperor of Austria?

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A: In response to Napoleon declaring himself the Emperor of France.

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Q: How did the Holy Roman Empire differ from the Austrian Empire?

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A: The Holy Roman Empire consisted of hundreds of mostly German-speaking states

Austrian Empire was a more centralized

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Q: Which major event in 1806 significantly changed the landscape of the German-speaking region?

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A: The dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Q: What was the Confederation of the Rhine?

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A: A French puppet state

comprised of former Holy Roman Empire states, excluding notably Prussia and Austria.

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Q: In the 19th century, what was the term “German” primarily used to indicate?

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A: People who spoke the German language.

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Q: Who was Klemens von Metternich?

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A: An influential Austrian diplomat responsible for many decisions at the Congress of Vienna.

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Q: What was the Zollverein?

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A: A customs and trading union formed by Prussia to ease commerce between German States.

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Q: How did Otto von Bismarck intend to restructure the German political landscape?

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A: unifying the northern German States

eliminating Austria from the German Confederation

enhancing the standing of the Prussian King.

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Q: Which new weapon gave the Prussian troops an advantage during the war against Austria?

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A: The needle gun.

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Q: How did Bismarck manipulate a telegram to provoke France?

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A: He edited the telegram to make it appear as though Wilhelm I had rudely dismissed the French ambassador, inciting tensions.

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Q: What significant event took place on January 18th, 1871?

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A: The declaration of the creation of the German Empire with Wilhelm I as its emperor.

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Q: What was the Kulturkampf?

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A: The conflict between the German government and the Catholic Church, wherein Bismarck aimed to suppress the church’s influence.

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Q: Why did Britain become concerned with Germany in the early 20th century?

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A: Due to Germany’s major naval build-up threatening Britain’s naval dominance.

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Q: What ultimately led to the rise of the Nazi Party?

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A: The conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War

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Q: In 1893, what did the Queen of Hawaii try to amend in the constitution?

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A: She tried to amend the constitution to allow all citizens to vote regardless of land ownership.

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Q: What did the McKinley Tariff Act imply for territorial status?

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A: Territorial status voids the tax.

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Q: Who cooperated on behalf of the planters leading to the Queen’s overthrow?

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A: Ambassador John L. Stevens.

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Q: Who was the royal advisor that betrayed Queen Lil?

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A: Sanford Dole.

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Q: Who ordered Queen Lil’s release and restoration?

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A: Cleveland.

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Q: What was Cleveland’s compromise regarding Hawaii?

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A: He recognized the Republic but not annexation.

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Q: Who annexed Hawaii to the U.S. on 8/12/1898?

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A: William McKinley and Congress.

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Q: Which territories were a part of the Spanish Empire?

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A: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philippines, and Guam.

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Q: Why did America have significant interest in Cuba?

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A: They had large investments in plantations and businesses in Cuba.

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Q: Who led a guerilla campaign against the Spanish in 1895 in Cuba?

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A: Jose Marti.

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Q: What strategy did Marti employ to engage Americans?

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A: He destroyed plantations.

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Q: How did Spain respond to the guerilla campaign?

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A: With General Valeriano Weyler and concentration camps.

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Q: What role did Yellow Journalism play in the situation?

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A: It provoked the situation further.

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Q: Name the two American press moguls behind Yellow Journalism

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A: William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.

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Q: In what year did the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine occur?

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A: 1898.

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Q: Who assisted the U.S. in fighting the Spanish in the Philippines?

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A: Emilio Aguinaldo.

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Q: When did Spain surrender to the U.S.?

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A: August 1898.

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Q: Which American Calvary group was instrumental in the Caribbean during the war?

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A: The Rough Riders.

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Q: What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?

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A: The Treaty of Paris of 1898.

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Q: How did John Hay describe the war?

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A: A “Splendid Little War.”

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Q: How many American men were lost in battle during the war?

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A: Approximately 380 men.

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Q: As per the conditions of surrender, which territories were ceded to the U.S.?

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A: Cuba became independent but under the Platt Amendment as a protectorate, Guam and Puerto Rico were ceded to the U.S., and the Philippines was annexed for $20 million.

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Q: What was the significance of the war for the United States’ global status?

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A: The United States became an empire.

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Q: What is the main topic of Lesson 3/Section 3?

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A: Acquiring New Lands.

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Q: In which territory was the U.S. heavily involved post-war?

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A: Puerto Rico.

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