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22 Cards in this Set
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isolationism
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Foreign policy of having little or nothing to do with other nations
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imperialism
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policy of when a powerful, stronger nation seeks to take control of the economic and political affairs of weaker nations or a region. Often leads to colonies. Examples- Europe in Africa; U.S. and Philippines
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Manifest Destiny
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the idea that the U.S. should extend from coast to coast
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"Seward's Folly"
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Critical name given to Secretary of State, William Seward's 1867 purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million from Russia. People believed it to be a worthless "icebox" until gold was discovered in 1897, later oil in 1968.
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sphere of influence
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an area, usually around a seaport, where a nation had special trading privileges and laws to protect their citizens. See China.
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Open Door Policy
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1899- Policy proposed by U.S. to allow any nation (Europe, Japan, U.S.) to be allowed to trade in any other nation's sphere of influence in China.
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Japan
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joined trading with them in 1854, helped japan expose its weaknesses
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Alaska
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purchased from Russia in 1867, became a state in 1959
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Russia
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united states bought Alaska from Russia
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Hawaii
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served as a very valued ship refueling station with the addition of Hawaii the united states would transport things quickly and charge other countries for using it
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Purchase of Alaska
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it was purchased by the U.S. for 7.2 million dollars. U.S. citizens thought of this as useless waste of money. However they would find that valuable gold would be found their.
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Annexation of Hawaii
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Some us farmers decided to raid it and clam it in the name of the us. but the president said that he had no connections with this and apologized
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Boxer Rebellion
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a group of people that attacked and killed westerners
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Open Door Policy
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1899- Policy proposed by U.S. to allow any nation (Europe, Japan, U.S.) to be allowed to trade in any other nation's sphere of influence in China.
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President Millard Fillmore
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helped japan become open door
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Commodore Matthew Perry
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the highest naval officer. sailed into Tokyo bay and presented them with a letter from the president that japan should trade with the U.S.
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Sec. of State William Seward
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purchased Alaska for $7.2 million from Russia.
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Queen Liliuokalani
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strong advocate of independence in Hawaii. She was forced to exile
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President Grover Cleveland
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rejected the annexing of Hawaii. Said it was illegal. but it became a territory anyway.
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President William McKinley
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President 1897-1901. In office during Spanish American War. Assassinated in Buffalo 1901.
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Sec. of State John Hay
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sent a message saying that china should stay open door. he wanted meant that china should have all rights to trade with all powers
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"Boxers"
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secret society that was meant to combat westerners
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