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16 Cards in this Set
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Imperialism
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The practice of extending a nation's power by gaining territories for colonial power
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"Seward's Folly"
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Negative nickname given to the US purchase of Alaska from Russia
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Queen Liliuokalani
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Hawaiian leader who was overthrown by US forces
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Spheres of Influence
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Area where foreign countries control the trade or natural resources of another nation or area
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Open Door Policy
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Policy proposed by the US government stating that all nations should be allowed to trade with China
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Boxer Rebellion
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Rebellion in China against foreign influence in the country
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Yellow Journalism
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The reporting of exaggerated stories in newspapers in order to increase sales. Extremely important to the Spanish-American war
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USS Maine Explosion
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Event blamed on the Spanish that helped the US push towards war
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Rough Riders
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A volunteer regiment organized by Theodore Roosevelt that achieved fame during the Spanish-American war
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Battle of San Juan Hill
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Battle in the Spanish-American war in which US forces fought in order to capture and seize control of a key target in Cuba
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Teller Amendment
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A US adopted plan that stated that Cuba would remain independent of Cuba's government
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Platt Amemendment
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US adopted plan that limited Cuba's ability to sign new treaties and gave the US the right to intervene in Cuban affairs
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Panama Canal
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Created a faster route from the Atlantic to Pacific ocean
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Protectorate
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A country under the control and protection of another country
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Roosevelt Corollary
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A change to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the United States could intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations
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Dollar Diplomacy
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A policy of promoting American Economic Interest in other countries and using economic power to achieve American policy goals
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