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Imperialism
definitions
Term | Definition |
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Imperialism | a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. |
Spanish American War | between Spain and the United States, fought in 1898. The war began as an intervention by the United States on behalf of Cuba. |
Philippine American War | a war between the United States and Filipino revolutionaries from 1899 to 1902, an insurrection that may be seen as a continuation of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule. |
Yellow Journalism | journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration. |
Spheres of Influence (in china) | In 1905 Japan beat Russia in a war and took over its interests in China. Even though this was Chinese territory, these powers, and the U.S., had their own courts and post offices, owned railroads, allowed in missionaries, built factories and could send i |
Boxer Rebellion | an anti-foreign, anti-colonial, and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901, toward the end of the Qing dynasty |
Rough RIders | a member of the cavalry unit in which Theodore Roosevelt fought during the Spanish-American War. |
Isolation (or ant-imperialism) | Not getting involved in world affairs, keeping isolated. Armistice. An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a short period of time. Imperialism. A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military |