History Flashcard

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Who was Pancho Villa?

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A rebel leader who killed 17 Americans in New Mexico.

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What was the Anti-Imperialist League?

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A group that opposed the peace treaty and the creation of an American colonial empire.

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Who was the U.S. President associated with the Roosevelt Corollary?

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Theodore Roosevelt.

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What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment?

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To allow U.S. intervention in Cuba.

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What was the main focus of Dollar Diplomacy?

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Economic influence.

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What is imperialism?

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

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What was the significance of the Boxer Rebellion?

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An uprising in China aimed at ending foreign influence and control.

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What does the term 'Yellow Journalism' refer to?

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Sensationalized news reporting that exaggerates or fabricates stories to attract readers.

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What was the Open Door Policy?

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A U.S. policy that aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China.

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Who was Francisco Madero?

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A Mexican revolutionary leader who opposed the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz.