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Big Stick Part of a foreign policy message to Congress in 1904, in which President Theodore Roosevelt expressed willingness to use military strength, especially the Navy, to enforce policy and protect US interests overseas Fist or Boxers
Central America Area of nations in the Western Hemisphere comprised of nations south of Mexico to Panama
Competition The opportunity for businesses to provide the best product or service at the lowest price; usually associated with capitalism and the free enterprise system.
Diplomacy The art of negotiations between different nations.
Dollar Diplomacy The term used during W H Taft, US foreign policy that supported private investment overseas. The policy increased America’s prestige while bringing stability to underdeveloped areas without the use of American forces or use of the taxpayers’ money.
Expansion Taking control of another nation’s territory through political, economic, or military means; similar to imperialism as practiced in the 1890’s
Foreign Policy The diplomatic policies and position taken by a nation toward other nations regarding political or economic relations, insuring the protection of their own self-interest.
William Randolph Hearst A publisher and political figure who used the tactics of “yellow journalism” (sensationalized stories) to sell the NY Morning Journal during the late 1890’s. Other publishing successes including Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, and Harper’s Bazaar.
Imperialism Government policy of annexing territory by force or political pressure
Latin America The area of South America, south of Panama, considered to have been influenced by the Spanish language and culture during their period of exploration
Open Door Policy The policy suggested by Secretary of State John Hay in 1900 toward China, allowing all nations to have access to trade in other nations’ “spheres of influence”
Panama Canal Built 1904 and 1914, linked Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, to lower the cost of transporting goods, creating a tense relationship between Panama and Canal Zone occupied by the Americans. Control of the Canal Zone was returned December 31, 1999
Roosevelt Corollary Declaration announced by President Theodore Roosevelt, in 1904, claiming that the United States had the right to intervene in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere to preserve law and order. Regarded as an extension of the Monroe Doctrine
Theodore Roosevelt A Progressive President, he served from 1901-1908. He used the power of the presidency to deal directly with the social and economic problems. Most notably remembered for his work in the conservation of natural resources.
Spanish-American War war between the US and Spain fought in Cuba and Philippines, in 1898. led to the US acquisition of territories controlled by Spain, a national debate between imperialists and anti-imperialists, an increased involvement of AmericanAsian affairs
Sphere of Influence A term used to describe control over foreign areas through economic or trade policies; for example, influence of foreign nations over the trade in China around 1900
USS Maine American battleship Havana harbor protect. Feb 15, 1898 exploded, killing 260 believed that Spain planted the submine or underwater device, evidence is inconclusive. “Remember the Main!” a battle cry advocating war. US was involved Spanish-American War
Western Hemisphere The geographic area which includes North, South, and Central America, surrounded by the protective bodies of the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans
Yellow Journalism Sensational style of reporting first used during the late 1800’s to attract or influence readers.
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