11.5-11.6 Flashcard

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The policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories

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Imperialism

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How did Alfred Thayer Mahan help to strengthen American power?

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He urged the United States to build a modern naval fleet.

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the belief held by some in the late nineteenth century that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefore destined to rule over them

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Social Darwinism

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This person sailed a fleet of American warships to Japan in order to open trade with America

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Matthew Perry

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Which country was Alaska purchased from?

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Russia

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This royal Hawaiian resisted American influence in Hawaii by abolishing a constitution that gave only wealthy landowners the right to vote.

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Queen Liluokalani

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Who was the first U.S. governor of Hawaii as a U.S. territory?

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Sanford B. Dole

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Another word for rebellion

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Insurrection

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Non-traditional warfare using small bands of fighters attacking behind enemy lines

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Guerilla warfare

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Leader of the Filipino nationalists during the Spanish-American War who led an insurrection against American forces

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Emilio Aguinaldo