US Becomes a World Power: Vocabulary

Question 1

an American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere from outside powers

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Monroe Doctrine

Question 2

Roosevelt&#x27;s extension of the Monroe Doctrine = the US has the right to protect its economic interests in South America

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Roosevelt Corollary

Question 3

State that is controlled & protected by another

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Protectorates

Question 4

Extending the nation beyond its borders

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Expansion

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Extreme patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, warlike foreign policy

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Jingoism

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Self-government

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Autonomy

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Policy of extending a country&#x27;s power & influence through diplomacy & military force

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Imperialism

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Legislation that severely restricted Cuba&#x27;s sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble

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Platt Amendment

Question 9

In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans&#x27; fight for independence

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Spanish American War

Question 10

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations & attract readers

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Yellow Journalism

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Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War

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Rough Riders

Question 12

the use of a country&#x27;s financial power to extend its international influence.

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Dollar Diplomacy

Question 13

a group that opposed the treaty and the creation of an American colonial empire

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Anti-Imperialist League

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Congress set up a govt for the Philippines Provided for an appointed & elected govt members

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Philippine Gov Act (1902)

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American statement that the government did not want colonies in China, but favored free trade there

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Open Door Policy

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A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority

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Spere of Influence

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US built this to have a quicker passage between the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

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Panamal Canal

Question 18

Enter in order to help or settle something

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Intervene

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