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Imperialism Vocab

Imperialism

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This addition on to the Monroe Doctrine stated that the U.S. had the right and the responsibility to respond and act as an "international police power" should any European powers interfere with Latin America or colonize in the Western Hemisphere. Roosevelt Corollary
What is the policy of acquiring territories or gaining power over other countries? Imperialism
What does it mean to annex something? To add (a territory) as an extra part
What is an acquisition? Anything that someone acquires, gets, or otherwise obtains. In this case: territories.
What is the Monroe Doctrine? This Doctrine stated that European powers were not allowed to colonize further in the Americas.
What territory was annexed in 1898 after wealthy sugar planters overthrew the island's monarch, and made a state in 1959? Hawaii
What territory was purchased from Russia in 1867, and made a state in 1959? Alaska
What territories were gained from the U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War? Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
What best describes the policy used by President Theodore Roosevelt to help keep European powers out of the Americas by threatening them with military force? Big Stick Diplomacy
This term referred to the United States' growing naval force during the height of U.S. Imperialism. Great White Fleet
This man-made trench, carved through the narrowest strip of Central America, allowed ships to take a shortcut and deliver people and supplies faster. Panama Canal
Similarly to "fake news", this refers to exaggerated, but often untrue stories written by journalists to sell more newspapers, attract readers, and spread misinformation. Yellow Journalism
What ship exploded in Havana Harbor, causing the U.S. to declare war upon Spain? The U.S.S. Maine
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