Quarter 3- Spanish American War Benchmark (2/5/2025) - Jose Vasquez | Library

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The distance between Western U.S. businesses and the east coast made trade expensive                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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According to maps provided who was the world's largest imperial power in 1914?

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What Was the primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door Policy ?

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Which statement would most likely be found in history of the economic impact of the Spanish American War on the United States.

Statement 1: The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in conquered territories

Statement 2: Rebuilding its devastated army cost the United States as enormous amount of
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Statement 3: The acquisition of new territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commercial
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Statement 4: Territorial losses forced the United States to purchase expensive natural resources from other countries.

Statement 1: The U.S. oil industry boomed due to oil deposits found in conquered territories
Statement 2: Rebuilding its devastated army cost the United States as enormous amount of
                        money.
Statement 3: The acquisition of new territories allowed for the expansion of U.S. commercial
                         trade.
Statement 4: Territorial losses forced the United States to purchase expensive natural                                                                             
                        resources from other countries.

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Identify the locations on the map _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 

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Select the phrase that describes the importance of establishing colonies thereby facilitating trade and justifying the expense of a large navy.

Excerpts from The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660-1783 (1890) by Alfred Thayer Mahan
“First, in peace: The government by its policy can favor the natural growth of a people's industries and its tendencies to seek adventure and gain by way of the sea;” “Secondly, for war: The influence of the government will be felt in its most legitimate manner in maintaining an armed navy, of a size commensurate with the growth of its shipping and the importance of the interests connected with it. More important even than the size of the navy is the question of its institutions, favoring a healthful spirit and activity, and providing for rapid development in time of war by an adequate reserve of men and of ships and by measures for drawing out that general reserve power which has before been pointed to, when considering the character and pursuits of the people. Undoubtedly under this second head of warlike preparation must come the maintenance of suitable naval stations, in those distant parts of the world to which the armed shipping must follow the peaceful vessels of commerce.” “Colonies attached to the mother-country afford, therefore, the surest means of supporting abroad the sea power of a country.” “Having therefore no foreign establishments, either colonial or military, the ships of war of the United States, in war, will be like land birds, unable to fly far from their own shores.

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Choose the phrase that explains how belief in White Supremacy was used to justify taking over other people's land and creating colonies thereby facilitating trade.

North American Review; Arthur James
To the question, "Have the natives been consulted?" Mr. James replies: "No, but were the American Indians consulted in the early days here, or the natives of Alaska in later times? The natives have proved themselves to be incapable of governing and unfitted for the condition of civilization, as is shown by their rapid decline in numbers and their inability to adapt themselves to changed conditions; and the importance of their supposed opinions on annexation has been greatly exaggerated. Numbering 500,000 in the time of Captain Cook, they are now reduced to about 30,000, and occupy much the same relation to the white population as our Indians do here. Indolent and easy-going, they are perfectly content with any form of government which allows them to sun themselves, bedecked with flowers. This view is borne out by the failure of the recent mass-meeting in Honolulu, organized solely for the purpose of proving that the native Hawaiians are actively opposed to annexation. It is natural that the white man should become the governing power; and in the exercise of this power it is equally natural that he should wish to turn over his territory to a strong civilized nation for protection and advancement, since, if they rely solely on their ability to defend themselves, it is impossible for the islands to maintain their independence for any length of time." 1898 – North American Review Arthur C. James (Financier and Prominent Businessman)