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Imperialism

TermDefinition
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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