Vocab Chapter 22

What does the term "isolationism" refer to in the context of national politics?

• A) What does the term "isolationism" refer to in the context of national politics?

• B) The policy of a nation to avoid involvement in world affairs.

• C) Extend a country's national borders.

• D) Temporary government.

What is "imperialism"?

• A) The policy of a nation to avoid involvement in world affairs.

• B) Temporary government.

• C) In China, areas of privileged access to ports and markets for trade.

• D) A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

What does "expansionism" imply?

• A) What does "expansionism" imply?

• B) A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

• C) Extend the national boundaries of a country.

• D) In China, areas of privileged access to ports and markets for trade.

What is a "provisional government"?

• A) A policy of a nation to avoid involvement in world affairs.

• B) A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

• C) Extending the national borders of a country.

• D) Temporary government.

What are the "spheres of influence" in the context of China?

• A) The policy of a nation to avoid involvement in world affairs.

• B) A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

• C) Extending a country's national borders.

• D) In China, areas of privileged access to ports and markets for trade.

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

• What was the Boxer Rebellion?

• A rebellion of traditionalist Chinese people who wanted to expel foreigners

• A trade agreement between China and foreign nations

• A cultural movement in China

What does the term "yellow journalism" refer to?

• Journalism that focuses on stories about celebrities

• The use of sensationalist and exaggerated reports by newspapers or magazines to attract readers

• Journalism that deals with legal issues

• A style of journalism that emphasizes facts and figures

What was the Spanish-American War?

• What was the Spanish-American War?

• A civil war in Spain

• A war between Spain and France

• A war between Spain and the United States, fought in 1898

• A war between the United States and Mexico

What is an armistice?

• What is an armistice?

• A military weapon type

• A military strategy

• An agreement to stop fighting

• A treaty that permanently ends a war

What is a protectorate?

• A type of protective equipment used in wars

• A military alliance

• A country under the control of a different country

• An independent country protected by another country without direct control