Chapter 7 Vocab. and Key People

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Imperialism

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building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations

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isolationism

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avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries

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William H. Seward

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Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of Alaska

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Liliuokalani

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Queen of Hawaii who was against the United States annexing Hawaii

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Spheres of Influence

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areas where countries control trade and natural resources

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Open Door Policy

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stated that all nations should have equal access to trade in China

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Boxer Rebellion

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Chinese nationalists attacked foreign settlements because they resented foreign control. Boxers were defeated.

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Yellow Journalism

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technique of publishing sensational, often exaggerated news stories

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Teller Amendment

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Stated that the United States had no interest in controlling Cuba

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Emilio Aguinaldo

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led Filipino rebels to take over the Philippine capital of Manila