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| Which statement best describes why the United States became an imperialist power? | It wanted to increase its military power, open new markets for its economy, and spread its culture. |
| Which statement best describes Cuba before 1898? | It was a Spanish colony that had revolted twice to try to gain freedom. |
| Which statement best describes the fighting in the Spanish-American War? | The United States won easily and fighting lasted only a few months. |
In this cartoon published in 1898, Uncle Sam rides a bicycle with tires labeled “western hemisphere” and “eastern hemisphere,” while a horse whose saddle reads “Monroe Doctrine” waits in the background. The basic message of the cartoon is:,  | The Monroe Doctrine has been left behind. |
| Which was the first battle of the Spanish-American War? | The United States attacked Spain in the Philippines. |
