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Chapter 5
Term | Definition |
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Imperialism | Economic and political domination one country over another country. |
Protectorate | A country that is technically independent but is actually under control of another country. |
Pan-Americanism | The idea that the US & Latin American nations should work together. |
Yellow journalism | Type of sensational, based, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers. |
Autonomy | The quality of or state of being self-governing. |
Jingoism | Extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy. |
Sphere of influence | Section of a country where a foreign nation enjoys special rights & power. |
Open Door policy | A policy that allowed each foreign nation in China to trade freely in the other nations' spheres of influence. |
Dollar diplomacy | A policy of joining the business interests of a country with its diplomatic interests abroad. |
Guerrillas | Armed fighters who carry out surprise attacks. |