Naval strategist who argued that strong sea power was essential for national greatness, influenced US Naval build up.

Business leader who helped overthrow Hawaii’s queen and supported U.S. annexation of the islands.

Style of news reporting that exaggerated events to stir public emotion before war with Spain

U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor, increasing calls for war with Spain.

1898 conflict that made the U.S. a world power and gained territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

Treaty of Paris (1898)

Agreement that officially ended the Spanish-American War and gave the U.S. new overseas lands.

U.S. policy allowing all nations equal trading rights in China.

Rebellion by Chinese nationalists who opposed foreign influence and trade control.

Roosevelt Corollary / Big Stick Policy

Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign-policy idea that the U.S. should act as a “policeman” in the Western Hemisphere.

William Taft’s policy of using American investments(money) to expand influence abroad rather than military force.

Man-made waterway through Central America that shortened trade routes between the Atlantic and Pacific.

Building up a nation’s armed forces in preparation for war.

Agreements between nations for mutual defense that helped draw many countries into World War I.

Policy of extending a country’s power through colonies or economic control over weaker regions.

Strong pride and loyalty to one’s nation, sometimes leading to rivalries and conflict.

British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine in 1915, turning U.S. opinion against Germany.

Secret German message offering Mexico U.S. territory in exchange for joining the war against the United States.

Selective Service Act

Law that required men to register for military service during World War I.

Espionage and Sedition Acts

Laws that limited freedom of speech and punished people for criticizing the government during wartime.

Fourteen Points / League of Nations

President Wilson’s plan for lasting peace after World War I, including the creation of an international organization to prevent future wars.

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USH A Unit 3

Term	Definition
Alfred Thayer Mahan	Naval strategist who argued that strong sea power was essential for national greatness, influenced US Naval build up.
Sanford B. Dole	Business leader who helped overthrow Hawaii’s queen and supported U.S. annexation of the islands.
Yellow Journalism	Style of news reporting that exaggerated events to stir public emotion before war with Spain
U.S.S. Maine	U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor, increasing calls for war with Spain.
Spanish-American War	1898 conflict that made the U.S. a world power and gained territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Treaty of Paris (1898)	Agreement that officially ended the Spanish-American War and gave the U.S. new overseas lands.
Open Door Policy	U.S. policy allowing all nations equal trading rights in China.
Boxer Rebellion	Rebellion by Chinese nationalists who opposed foreign influence and trade control.
Roosevelt Corollary / Big Stick Policy	Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign-policy idea that the U.S. should act as a “policeman” in the Western Hemisphere.
Dollar Diplomacy	William Taft’s policy of using American investments(money) to expand influence abroad rather than military force.
Panama Canal	Man-made waterway through Central America that shortened trade routes between the Atlantic and Pacific.
Militarism	Building up a nation’s armed forces in preparation for war.
Alliances	Agreements between nations for mutual defense that helped draw many countries into World War I.
Imperialism	Policy of extending a country’s power through colonies or economic control over weaker regions.
Nationalism	Strong pride and loyalty to one’s nation, sometimes leading to rivalries and conflict.
Lusitania	British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine in 1915, turning U.S. opinion against Germany.
Zimmerman Telegram	Secret German message offering Mexico U.S. territory in exchange for joining the war against the United States.
Selective Service Act	Law that required men to register for military service during World War I.
Espionage and Sedition Acts	Laws that limited freedom of speech and punished people for criticizing the government during wartime.
Fourteen Points / League of Nations	President Wilson’s plan for lasting peace after World War I, including the creation of an international organization to prevent future wars.

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