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AHSGE Standard 6
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Social Studies
11th Grade
01/20/2012

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Term
Imperialism
Definition
The United States joined European nations in a race to conquest smaller,"uncivilized" nation and to gain access to their resources and markets. This was known as
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Hawaii
Definition
What territory was annex by the U.S. in the Pacifc Ocean in 1898?
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Spanish-American War
Definition
What did the U.S. become involved in 1898
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yellow journalism
Definition
What name was giving to the sensationalistic journalism that served as a major cuase of the Spanish-American war?
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Rough Riders
Definition
What group of volunteers did T. Roosevelt lead in the famous charge at the Battle of San Juan Hill?
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Philippines
Definition
What group of islands in the South Pacific did the U.S. gain control over as a result of the defeat of the Spanish?
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Panamal Canal
Definition
President Roosevelt led the
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