Imperialism Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Imperialism | involves the extension of a nations's power over other lands. |
bayonet constitution | angered, the Hawaiian League forced King Kalakaua to sign a new constitution at gun point in July 1887. The king angrily called it________ |
spheres of influence | European powers -Russia, France, Germany, and Great Britain - quickly carved out their own _________ |
Open Door Policy | John Hay proposed the __________ in 1899. |
Boxer Rebellion | In July 1900 the Boxers laid siege to the capital city of Beijing in what became known as the _________ |
Russo-Japanese War | In 1904 the ______________ broke out. |
yellow journalism | This style of sensationalist reporting became known as ________ |
de Lome letter | The __________ ridiculed McKinley for being "weak and catering to the rabble." |
Rough Riders | The most famous volunteers were the _______ a regiment organized by Theodore Roosevelt after he left his navy post. |
Battle of San Juan Hill | For their heroic actions in the ________, six of the Buffalo Soldiers and two Rough Riders- including Theodore Roosevelt -received the Medal of Honor. |
Platt Amendment | As a result, the United States forced Cuba to include the __________- as part of its new constitution. |
protectorate | The Platt Amendment made Cuba a U.S. ________ a country under the contract and protection of another country. |
Foraker Act | The __________ of 1900 established that the United States would appoint Puerto Rico's governor and the upper house of its legislature. |
Roosevelt corollary | Roosevelt's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South And Central America by using military force |
dollar diplomacy | Foreign policy created under President Taft that had the U.S. exchanging financial support ($) for the right to "help" countries make decisions about trade and other commercial ventures. |
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