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1 .       Unlike the Spanish-American War, the Filipino-American War was widely unpopular with the American public. [Hint]

 
 


2 .       Josiah Strong argued Christianity was a reason for the United States to oppose imperialism. [Hint]

 
 


3 .       The concept of a balance of power in foreign relations recognizes strong, advanced nations have a duty to use their power to preserve peace and order. [Hint]

 
 


4 .       The insular cases proved that U.S. political control over a region automatically brought constitutional rights and citizenship to the inhabitants. [Hint]

 
 


5 .       General "Butcher" Weyler, through his harsh reconcentration policy, was able to restore order to Cuba and appease foreign investors. [Hint]

 
 


6 .       Theodore Roosevelt, like other American presidents before and since, emphasized the "Golden Rule" and other Christian principles in U.S. relations with other nations. [Hint]

 
 


7 .       The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty between the United States and Colombia gave Panama its independence and prepared the way for the United States to build a canal through Panama. [Hint]

 
 


8 .       The Open Door policy was designed to give the United States its own sphere of influence in China. [Hint]

 
 






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