Imperialism Unit Vocab

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What is Imperialism?

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a policy where a country extends its power and influence over other nations or territories

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What was the Spanish American War?

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War between the U.S. and Spain fought in the Caribbean

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What was the USS Maine?

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An American Battleship that was located in Havana Harbor. The explosion of this ship was a major cause of the Spanish American War.

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What was the Annexation of Hawaii?

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The overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani and subsequent Congressional resolution which made Hawaii a U.S territory.

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What is Annexation?

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When one country incorporates another into its territory

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What is Nationalism?

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Strong feelings of support for ones country

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What was Westward Expansion?

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A period in U.S history marked by exploration, settlement of the west, and the pursuit of land

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What was Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that Americans were destined to move westward and spread ideas such as democracy and civilization.

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What was the Transcontinental Railroad?

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railroad connecting the eastern and western parts of the country, making it easier for settlers to travel west

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What were Native American Boarding Schools?

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Places where native American children were taught to abandon their languages and cultures.