Imperialism 8th Grade

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Imperialism

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When a stronger nation controls a weaker nation in order to benefit in some way (usually economical or political).

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Colony

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A nation that has lost the ability to rule itself.

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Social Darwinism

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The idea that human societies 'evolve' at different paces and that since white societies had evolved 'faster,' it meant they were superior to others. VERY racist.

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Foreign Policy

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How nations choose to deal with other nations.

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Isolationism

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The policy of non-involvement in world affairs.

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Monroe Doctrine

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Foreign nations should stay out of the affairs of North and South America.

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Yellow Journalism

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False or misleading stories designed to get people to buy newspapers.

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USS Maine

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A warship sent to Cuba in 1898 which was destroyed under mysterious circumstances. Without any proof, newspapers blame the destruction on the Spanish government.

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Spanish American War

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A conflict between Spain and the United States after which the United States takes control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba and the Philippines as colonies.

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Philippine-American War

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After the United States refuses to grant the Philippine people their freedom, they begin a revolution against the Americans. The Americans use extremely violent tactics to end the rebellion and establish control of the Philippines.