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Progressive Era
American History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |