Chapter 10, American History 10

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Jingoism

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A feeling of strong national pride and a desire for an aggressive foreign policy.

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Concession

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A grant for a piece of land that is given in exchange for a promise to use the land for a specific purpose.

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Racism

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The belief that one racial group is superior to another.

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Dollar Diplomacy

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President Taft's policy of linking American business interests to diplomatic interests abroad.

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Compulsory

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When something is required by rule.

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Imperialism

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A political policy in which strong nations controlling weaker ones.

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Reconcentration

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This was the Policy used by Valeriano Weyler, in which he forced thousands of people into guarded camps, in order to separate them from the rebels. Because of lack of food, over crowding, and bad sanitation, thousands died.

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Unincorporated Area

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Land not ruled by a local government or the indigenous population.

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Puerto Rico

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An island in the Caribbean that was taken over by the U.S. in the Spanish American War.

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Sphere of Influence

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The area of economic and political control exerted by one nation over another nation.

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Platt Amendment

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Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble.

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Open Door Policy

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The American approach to China around 1900, favoring open trade relations between China and other nations.

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Rough Riders

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Also known as the First Volunteer Cavalry, this military unit was created by Theodore Roosevelt, and consisted of cowboys, miners, policemen, and college athletes. They fought in Cuba during the Spanish American War.

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Canal Zone

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The Panama canal, an area that crosses the isthmus of Panama connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Built by the United States between 1904 and 1914.

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Annexation of Hawaii

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America attained Hawaii by forcing the Hawaiian King to sign a constitution and reduced his power. The Queen, Liliuokalani, gave up her country because she didn't want to go to war with America.

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Roosevelt Corollary

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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.

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The Great White Fleet

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The 16 American battleships, painted white, sent around the world to display American naval power.

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Emilio Aguinaldo

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He was the Filipino rebel leader who fought with the U.S. to beat the Spanish and kick them out of the Philippines. He later declared a Philippine Republic but was ignored by the U.S who wanted the islands.

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"Speak Softly but carry a Big Stick"

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This was the essence of Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy. He would use force to get what he wanted.

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Mexican Revolution

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When the military dictator General Victoriano Huerta violently overthrew the week democratic leader of Mexico, the U.S. under President Wilson refused to recognize him. Wilson believed that foreign policy should be based on moral and legalistic standards. This led to bad relations between the U.S. and Mexico.