U.S. History and Foreign Policy Concepts

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Imperialism

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Policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. - Colonial expansion - Economic control

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Monroe Doctrine

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A U.S. policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas, declared in 1823. - Western Hemisphere protection - Non-intervention

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Roosevelt Corollary

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An extension of the Monroe Doctrine asserting U.S. intervention in Latin America to maintain stability. - U.S. policing power - Interventionist policy

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Yellow Journalism

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Sensationalized news reporting to attract readers and influence public opinion. - Media influence - Exaggerated stories

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“Remember the Maine!”

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A rallying cry for U.S. intervention in Cuba after the explosion of the USS Maine. - Spanish-American War - Public sentiment

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Spanish-American War

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A conflict between the U.S. and Spain in 1898, resulting in U.S. acquisition of territories. - Territorial gains - End of Spanish colonial rule

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Panama Canal

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A canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, completed in 1914. - Strategic trade route - Engineering feat

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Neutrality

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The policy of not taking sides in conflicts between other nations. - Non-involvement - Peacekeeping

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Zimmermann Note

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A secret communication from Germany proposing a military alliance with Mexico against the U.S. - World War I - U.S. entry into the war

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The Lusitania

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A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, contributing to U.S. involvement in WWI. - Maritime warfare - Civilian casualties