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Imperialism Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Imperialism | to build political and economic power by acquiring weaker colonies |
| Exploitation | the act of making use of something unfairly for one's own advantage |
| Tariff | a tax imposed on particular imported goods |
| Provisional | temporary |
| Coaling Station | a refueling station |
| Territory | area US does not own but will defend |
| Protectorate | area under US protection but not fully a state |
| Yellow Journalism | exaggerated news report |
| Jingoism | extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy |
| Coup | a sudden and unlawful seizure of government |