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11 Cards in this Set
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Imperallism |
Building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations. |
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Insolationism |
Avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries. |
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Lilivokalani |
She proposed a new constitution that would return power to the monarchy, after the king died and she became queen, causing the planters to revolt. |
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Sphere's of Influence |
Areas where foreign nations controlled resources. |
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Open Door Policy |
This policy stated that all nations should have equal access to trade in China. |
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Boxer Rebellion |
The Boxers were Chinese nationist who were angered by foreigninvolement in China. |
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Yellow Journalism |
To attract readers, Pulitzer and Hearst printed sensational, often exaggerated news stories. |
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Teller Amendment |
Stated that the U.S. had no interest in taking control of Cuba. |
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Emilio Aguinaldo |
Led the new troops and Filipino rebels and took control of Philippines capital, Manila. |
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Anti-Imperialist League |
A group that opposed the treaty and creation of an American colonial empire. |
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Patt Amendment |
Limited Cuba's right to make treaties and allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs. |
