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us history unit 5

us history unit 5 terms

TermDefinition
anti - imperialism is the belief in opposing domination, control, or exploitation of one nation by another, supporting sovereignty and self-determination instead
Big Stick Diplomacy A US policy that stated the US would not only build a large military but would also use it if necessary
Dollar Diplomacy US business development would bring Latin America out of poverty
Imperialism Is the political domination of a strong nation over a weaker one -
Isolationism policy avoiding involvement in foreign affairs
John Hay This US Sectary of State helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris and wrote the Open Door Notes. Historians remember him as a strong imperialist.
Monroe Doctrine The US warned European powers to stay out of Latin American affairs
New Manifest Destiny Stated the US would expand into the Pacific Basin
Protectorate Foreign affairs were largely controlled by the US (another country)
Social Darwinism "survival of the fittest" + stronger people in businesses would win out in society (the weaker one would fail)
Tariff Is a tax a government places on imported or exported goods, mainly to raise revenue or protect domestic industries.
Yellow Journalism is when authors exaggerate stories or make them up to attract readers.
Draft is the compulsory enlistment of people into military service, also called conscription.
Reparations Monetary compensation for damage caused by the war
Selective Service Act A law requiring men to register for military draft during WWI.
Liberty Bonds Government-issued bonds sold to raise money for the war effort.
Militarism governments built militaries + were eager to use them.
Alliances countries promoted to defend one another - brought WW nations into the war.
Imperialism (WWI) created completion and rivalry
Nationalism pride + devotion to one's nation
Neutral means not taking sides in a conflict or war
Propaganda information designed to influence opinion
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