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Chapter 9 SS
US History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Imperialism | the policy by which stronger nations extend their economic control over weaker territories |
| William Seward (1801-1872) | a man who was strong backer of expansion |
| Queen Liliuokalani (1838-1917) | leader of Hawaii. |
| yellow journalism | news about Spanish writing |
| U.S.S Maine | a ship which McKinley sent to Cuba in January 1898. |
| Spanish-American War | a war between Spain and America in 1898. |
| Rough Riders | this recruits cowboys, miner, college students and Native Americans. |
| Platt Amendment | this ammedment that Cuba add to its constitution |
| Anti-Imperialist League | this league that Mark Twain joined |
| Luis Rivera (1859-1916) | a leader of Puerto Rico |
| spheres of influence | areas where nations claimed rights. |
| Open Door Policy | no single country should have trade with China |
| Panama Canal | the shortcut that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. |
| Rooselevet Corollary | was a addition before Rooselvet died. |
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