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AH M5L1 Key Terms

American History Module 5 Lesson 1 Key Terms

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American Exceptionalism The notion that America has a sense of duty to extend democracy beyond its borders.
Remember the Maine Slogan used to draw support for war against the Spanish after a US ship exploded in Cuba’s Havana harbor.
Teller Amendment Introduced in 1898 and stated that the United States would not gain permanent control over Cuba after the war.
Platt Amendment The United States would remove remaining troops from Cuba if certain conditions were met. -Cuba could not transfer any lands to anyone but the United States. -Cuba had limited rights to negotiate treaties. -A naval station located at Guantanamo Bay was issued to the United States. -The United States would step in to defend Cuba against any foreign threats.
Open Door Policy Nations trading in China should have the equal privilege to do so, all while keeping Chinese authorities in place.
Roosevelt Corollary Policy stating the United States would intervene if any country was being threatened by foreing nations. As a result, America became somewhat of a “peace keeper” of the western hemisphere.
Alfred T. Mahan Naval history author that published works which led to increased attention placed on building up America's Naval power.
Queen Liliuokalani Fought to reject American influence in Hawaii and keep “Hawaii for Hawaiians”. Abdicated the throne for a pardon to her supporters who had been jailed during a revolt.
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