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What is Imperialism
The policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations.
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Who is William Seward?
A strong backer of expansion and the secretary of state under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson.
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What is yellow journalism?
A sensational type of writing. Mostly about Spanish cruelty
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What is the U.S.S. Maine?
A ship sent to Cuba to protect U.S. citizens but was later blown up that was never determined if it was an accident or on purpose.
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How did the Spanish-American war officially start?
A resolution was signed giving Cuba their independence and for the Spanish to remove their troops. The Spanish refused
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