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Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)


(MC)Which explains why U.S. imperialists wanted to acquire the Philippines?

AAcquiring the territory would give the United States more power in world affairs.
BThe territory had several valuable natural resources to help build U.S. industries.
CAcquiring the territory would keep the United States out of Asian politics and wars.
DThe territory had built a strong economy and government that would help protect the United States.

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)


(MC)Which of these territorial acquisitions brought well-established agricultural production into the United States?

APuerto Rico
BHawaii
Cthe Philippines
Dthe Midway Islands

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)


(LC)Which of the following territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

ASamoa

B Puerto Rico

Cthe Virgin Islands
Dthe Midway Islands

Verified Answer :

first is A second is C third is B

5) Which explains why U.S. imperialists wanted to acquire the Philippines?

A. Acquiring the territory would give the United States more power in world affairs. [Acquiring the Philippines was an important part of America's plan to become a world power.]

6) Which of these territorial acquisitions brought well-established agricultural production into the United States?

A. Puerto Rico. [America invested in Puerto Rico's agriculture and this led to a resurgence in the sugar and nuts industry.]

7) Which of the following territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

B. Puerto Rico. [The U.S. also acquired Guam and the Philippines.]