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the actions by which one nation is able to control other usually smaller or weaker nations - before WW1, America looked as though it was building an empire

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imperialism

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trying to use scientific beliefs to show that successful people weren't just lucky or hard-working, but actually better altogether.

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social darwinism

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uses shocking headlines that catch people's attention to sell more newspapers, might exaggerate facts or spread rumors.

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yellow journalism

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resulted in Puerto Rico, Guam, and Phillipines going to America and Spain leaving Cuba

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Spanish-american War

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pit-stop/rest area in middle of Pacific Ocean for trade ships and military, America annexed (added) before WW1

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Hawaii

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ships avoided going around South America, America helped dig

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Panama Canal

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free trade agreements with major world exporters

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Open Door Policy

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Roosevelt threatened using America's army to acquire other countries' cooperation

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Big Stick Policy

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Roosevelt threatened using America's navy to acquire other countries' cooperation. What is this policy called?

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Great White Fleet

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opposition to Roosevelt's threats by using cash incentives to acquire other countries' cooperation

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Taft's Dollar Diplomacy