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Isolationism
avoiding involvement in other countries' affairs
Imperialism
building empires by emposing outside rule on peoples around the world
Manifest Destiny
the goal of claiming land by the U.S. from east to west
Sphere of Influence
an area, usually around a seaport, where a nation had special trading privileges and laws to protect their citizens. See China.
Open Door Policy
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.
Japan
Matthew C. Perry led a fleet of warships that entered Tokyo Bay in 1853. Japan realized that they couldn't compete with the U.S., and they decided to open trade relations with the U.S.
Alaska/Purchase of Alaska
sold to the U.S. by Russia for $7.2 million dollars, it became a state in 1859
Hawaii
Wealthy American Plantation owners overthrow the Queen in 1893 with the help of U.S. marines. U.S. annexed Hawaii in 1898.
China
the U.S., Europe, and Japan divided China up into spheres of influence
Annexation of Hawaii
was annexed (added to) the U.S. in 1858
Boxer Rebellion
In the spring of 1900 Boxers began a rebellion to expel the foreigners. They attacked, killed, and burned churches and the homes of westerners and Chinese Christians.