A policy of practice of exerting control over weaker nations or territories

A policy in which a nation stays out of the affairs of other nations

A policy or practice of increasing a country's territory

A country that is partly governed by a more powerful country

To take possession of a territory or country

Captain of the US Navy, proposed an international network of naval bases, a powerful battleship, and an aggressive foreign policy

Came to power in 1891. Dismissed the legislative. Presented a constitution that stripped white settlers of powers they secured for themselves.

The claim by a country to exclusive control over a foreign area or territory

The money paid to compensate for damages

John Hay / Open door policy

US Secretary of State who suggested that all Chinese ports accepts ships from every nation, not just those in which China had brokered deals with.

Attacked Christian missionaries, Chinese leaders whom they believed were responsible for the preferential treatment. Began burning. Christian churches and buildings that house foreign businesses. Staged attacks on the capital of Beijing..

A type of journalism that stresses sensationalism over facts

Sent to Havana, Cuba, to protect American citizens and property there. On February 15, 1898, the ship exploded in the Havana Harbor killing more than 250 people

Brought six ships to the war, victory was widely celebrated. The Commodore in charge of the US Navy squadron.

Commanded the 'Roughriders'. Was portrayed as a hero in the battle which helped with his campaign as president.

War in which small, mobile groups of irregular forces use hit-and-run tactics to battle conventional military forces.

One of the leaders of the rebellion against Spain. Believed the US had promised the Philippines their independence.

American anti-imperialist league

Became a voice against McKinley's foreign policy decision decisions. An organization that formed in 1898 to oppose the US annexation of the Philippines.

A narrow strip of land connecting to larger land areas

A violent rebellion against the government or political authority

Leader of the Puerto Rican independence movement. Continued to advocate for independence, even when the US acquired Puerto Rico.

Said the US should basically negotiate peacefully while flexing it it's military strength

It amended the Monroe doctrine. Declared that, when necessary, the US would intervene in affairs of Latin American nations.

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U.S. History

Question	Answer
Imperialism	A policy of practice of exerting control over weaker nations or territories
Isolationism	A policy in which a nation stays out of the affairs of other nations
Expansionism	A policy or practice of increasing a country's territory
Protectorates	A country that is partly governed by a more powerful country
Archipelago	A chain of islands
Annex	To take possession of a territory or country
Alfred T. Mahan	Captain of the US Navy, proposed an international network of naval bases, a powerful battleship, and an aggressive foreign policy
Queen lilliuokalani	Came to power in 1891. Dismissed the legislative. Presented a constitution that stripped white settlers of powers they secured for themselves.
Spheres of influence	The claim by a country to exclusive control over a foreign area or territory
Reparations.	The money paid to compensate for damages
John Hay / Open door policy	US Secretary of State who suggested that all Chinese ports accepts ships from every nation, not just those in which China had brokered deals with.
Boxer rebellion	Attacked Christian missionaries, Chinese leaders whom they believed were responsible for the preferential treatment. Began burning. Christian churches and buildings that house foreign businesses. Staged attacks on the capital of Beijing..
Yellow journalism	A type of journalism that stresses sensationalism over facts
USS maine	Sent to Havana, Cuba, to protect American citizens and property there. On February 15, 1898, the ship exploded in the Havana Harbor killing more than 250 people
George dewey	Brought six ships to the war, victory was widely celebrated. The Commodore in charge of the US Navy squadron.
Theodore roosevelt	Commanded the 'Roughriders'. Was portrayed as a hero in the battle which helped with his campaign as president.
Guierrilla war	War in which small, mobile groups of irregular forces use hit-and-run tactics to battle conventional military forces.
Emilio aguinaldo	One of the leaders of the rebellion against Spain. Believed the US had promised the Philippines their independence.
American anti-imperialist league	Became a voice against McKinley's foreign policy decision decisions. An organization that formed in 1898 to oppose the US annexation of the Philippines.
Isthmus	A narrow strip of land connecting to larger land areas
Insurrection	A violent rebellion against the government or political authority
Luis Muñoz Rivera	Leader of the Puerto Rican independence movement. Continued to advocate for independence, even when the US acquired Puerto Rico.
Big stick diplomacy	Said the US should basically negotiate peacefully while flexing it it's military strength
Roosevelt corollary.	It amended the Monroe doctrine. Declared that, when necessary, the US would intervene in affairs of Latin American nations.

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