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American Imperialism
Vocabulary Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Yellow Journalism | Exaggerated journalism |
| Expansionism | desire to increase nation's influence |
| Isolationist | desire to not become involved in the world |
| Dollar Diplomacy | Taft's policy of buying alliances in Latin America |
| Big Stick | Roosevelt's policy of threat of military intervention |
| Protectorate | A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power |
| Imperialism | Powerful nation taking control of weaker nations |
| Seward's Folly | Public reaction to purchase of Alaska |
| Open Door Policy | American policy in China |
| Foreign Policy | a nation's plan for dealing with any other nation |