Imperialism Vocabulary Flashcards

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Definition: The policy of territorial or economic expansion by a nation.

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Expansionism

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Definition: A policy of staying apart (away) from the affairs of other interests groups, especially the affairs of other nations.

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Isolationism

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Definition: The policy that no European country would be allowed to colonize in the America's. If they did, it would be considered an act of war.

(In return the US would NOT get involved in European Issues)

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Monroe Doctrine

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Definition: A policy of extending a country's influence through diplomacy or military force.

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Imperialism

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Definition: United States entered this war to help Cuba in their fight for independence from Spain.

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Spanish American War

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Definition: An exaggerated or sensationalized style of reporting that was used to gain attention. (Not always 100% honest or truthful)

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Yellow Journalism

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Definition: Officially ended the Spanish American War and resulted in Spain giving up control of Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States. The agreement also granted Cuba independence from Spain.

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Treaty of Paris 1898

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The US gained control of Cuba as a protectorate. This means that the United States was now responsible for the protection of Cuba.

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Platt Amendment

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A man made waterway that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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Panama Canal

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The act of attaching/gaining a new territory to an existing country.

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Annexation