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Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?
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Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
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how did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia?
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The war made the US an important power in Asia.
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Why did some Americans want the United States to help Cuban revolutionaries fight against Spain in the late 1890s?
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Americans feared that other foreign powers would gain power if the United States did not get involved.
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A result of the exaggerated stories published by newspapers in the late 1800s was that
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newspapers had a strong influence on American politics
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What was one way industrialization led to rising imperialism in the 1800s?
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Countries needed cheap raw materials for their growing industries.
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What is the significance of the eagle's stance?
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The eagle represents the willingness of the United States to use force to protect its territories.
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In which order did groups from the United States first settle in Hawaii?
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missionaries, businessmen, military
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At the end of the 1800s, why did people fear that China might be split into different imperialist colonies?
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China was too weak to prevent other nations from controlling parts of its territory.
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Which of the following best explains how Hawaii become a US territory?
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The US annexed Hawaii in 1900.
