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Progressive Era
American History
Term | Definition |
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Diplomacy | Activity or skill of managing international relationships |
Monroe Doctrine | Created by James Monroe - document opposing European colonialism 1823 |
Panama Canal | An artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. Was used for trading. 1904-1914 |
The Society of Harmonious Fists | Chinese Secret organization that led an uprising in China "Boxers" |
Open Door Policy | Deals with Trade Policies with China |
Audacious | showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks |
Filament | Long tin threadlike object or fiber - Light Bulb |
Irrevoable | Can't take back |
Molten | Liquefied steel. Super hot steel |
Rogue | Doing your own thing |
Tenement | Small living quarters often times crowed and in poor condition |
Unscrupulous | Not honest |
Veritable | Authentic |
Advocate | Person who publicly supports a particular cause or policy |