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Imperialism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transcontinental Railroad | Railroad connecting the west and east coasts of the United States |
| Indian Wars | Series of conflicts between the United States and Native Americans, often over territory |
| Reservation | Land set aside by the United States government for Native Americans |
| Assimilation | Becoming part of another culture |
| Boarding School | Schools Native Americans were sent to in order to make them more "American" |
| Dawes Act (1887) | Law that gave Native Americans land to farm. Many sold their land to white Americans for cheap since they didn't want to farm |
| Foreign Policy | A nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations |
| Imperialism | Foreign policy where a stronger nation controls a weaker nation through either diplomacy or military force |
| Yellow Journalism | Journalism that exaggerates or stretches the truth using sensationalism to get readers |
| Spanish-American War | In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence |
| Treaty of Paris (1898) | Ended the Spanish-American War. Gave the United States Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines as territories. Cuba given independence and becomes an American protectorate |
| Territory | An area controlled by another country that is not an official part of that country |
| Protectorate | A country that is partially controlled by a stronger country |
| Annex | to add or attach (especially to a nation) |
| Open Door Policy | A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China. |
| Boxer Rebellion | A 1900 revolt in China, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country. |
| Roosevelt Corollary | Addition to the Monroe Doctrine by President Theodore Roosevelt stating that the U.S. would use its military to intervene in Latin American affairs. |
| Big Stick Policy | President Theodore Roosevelt's approach to U.S. foreign policy. He would use diplomacy first, but wasn't afraid to use the military if needed |
| Panama Canal | Canal in Central America that allows ships to sail between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean |
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