Annexation

• This means when one territory or country declares ownership over another territory or country. This may be done through war, intimidation, or the use of a puppet (fake) government “ “asking” to join another nation.
• Sparked by the unequal treaties, this rebellion in China was led by the anti-foreign and anti-Christian “Boxers.” Originally a peasant movement, it later gained official support from the government and was only put down by over 50,000 men sent by an alliance of eight imperial powers. China was required to pay a large fine which only further weakened the ruling dynasty.
• This means to to give up power or territory.
• This refers to a rebellion in Cuba that began in 1895 as the end of slavery and a worsening of economic conditions increased unrest on the island. Bitter fighting resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The fighting led the U.S. to attempting purchasing Cuba, and then the Spanish-American War.

The Boxer Rebellion

• This means when one territory or country declares ownership over another territory or country. This may be done through war, intimidation, or the use of a puppet (fake) government “ “asking” to join another nation.
• Sparked by the unequal treaties, this rebellion in China was led by the anti-foreign and anti-Christian “Boxers.” Originally a peasant movement, it later gained official support from the government and was only put down by over 50,000 men sent by an alliance of eight imperial powers. China was required to pay a large fine which only further weakened the ruling dynasty.
• This means to to give up power or territory.
• This refers to a rebellion in Cuba that began in 1895 as the end of slavery and a worsening of economic conditions increased unrest on the island. Bitter fighting resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The fighting led the U.S. to attempting purchasing Cuba, and then the Spanish-American War.

Cede

• This means when one territory or country declares ownership over another territory or country. This may be done through war, intimidation, or the use of a puppet (fake) government “ “asking” to join another nation.
• Sparked by the unequal treaties, this rebellion in China was led by the anti-foreign and anti-Christian “Boxers.” Originally a peasant movement, it later gained official support from the government and was only put down by over 50,000 men sent by an alliance of eight imperial powers. China was required to pay a large fine which only further weakened the ruling dynasty.
• This means to to give up power or territory.
• This refers to a rebellion in Cuba that began in 1895 as the end of slavery and a worsening of economic conditions increased unrest on the island. Bitter fighting resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The fighting led the U.S. to attempting purchasing Cuba, and then the Spanish-American War.

The Cuban War of Independence

• This means when one territory or country declares ownership over another territory or country. This may be done through war, intimidation, or the use of a puppet (fake) government “ “asking” to join another nation.
• Sparked by the unequal treaties, this rebellion in China was led by the anti-foreign and anti-Christian “Boxers.” Originally a peasant movement, it later gained official support from the government and was only put down by over 50,000 men sent by an alliance of eight imperial powers. China was required to pay a large fine which only further weakened the ruling dynasty.
• This means to to give up power or territory.
• This refers to a rebellion in Cuba that began in 1895 as the end of slavery and a worsening of economic conditions increased unrest on the island. Bitter fighting resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The fighting led the U.S. to attempting purchasing Cuba, and then the Spanish-American War.

Foreign Policy

• This refers to a government’s (in this case, the United States) strategy in dealing with other governments.
• This refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by a smaller, more mobile military.
• This refers to a policy of expanding power or influence over other countries by force.
• A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

Guerilla Tactics

• Foreign policy refers to a government’s (in this case, the United States) strategy in dealing with other governments.
• This refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by a smaller, more mobile military.
• This refers to a policy of expanding power or influence over other countries by force.
• A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

Imperialism

• Foreign policy refers to a government’s (in this case, the United States) strategy in dealing with other governments.
• This refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by a smaller, more mobile military.
• This refers to a policy of expanding power or influence over other countries by force.
• A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

Missionary

• Foreign policy refers to a government’s (in this case, the United States) strategy in dealing with other governments.
• This refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by a smaller, more mobile military.
• This refers to a policy of expanding power or influence over other countries by force.
• A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

Newsies

• These were children who sold newspapers in the streets. They would sell newspapers to passersby for a penny.
• Passed in 1898, this tax raised the average tariff on all imports to 49.5%. Some goods were excluded, including sugar, molasses, tea, coffee and animal hides.
• First created by the U.S. in 1899, the Open Door Policy stated that no country would block access to their treaty ports in China by another imperial power nor push for new spheres of influence or prevent the Chinese government from carrying out their duties. While seemingly in support of China, this policy was largely driven by U.S. anxiety over being shut-out of Chinese markets.
• Constructed by the U.S. between 1904-1914, the Panama Canal allowed ships to easily travel from the Pacific to Atlantic oceans without traveling around South America. To acquire the land, the U.S. encouraged a rebellion in what was then part of Colombia. Then, the U.S. signed an agreement with the newly independent Panama for access to the territory. Panama only gained full control of the canal in 1999..

The McKinley Tariff

• These were children who sold newspapers in the streets. They would sell newspapers to passersby for a penny.
• Passed in 1898, this tax raised the average tariff on all imports to 49.5%. Some goods were excluded, including sugar, molasses, tea, coffee and animal hides.
• First created by the U.S. in 1899, the Open Door Policy stated that no country would block access to their treaty ports in China by another imperial power nor push for new spheres of influence or prevent the Chinese government from carrying out their duties. While seemingly in support of China, this policy was largely driven by U.S. anxiety over being shut-out of Chinese markets.
• Constructed by the U.S. between 1904-1914, the Panama Canal allowed ships to easily travel from the Pacific to Atlantic oceans without traveling around South America. To acquire the land, the U.S. encouraged a rebellion in what was then part of Colombia. Then, the U.S. signed an agreement with the newly independent Panama for access to the territory. Panama only gained full control of the canal in 1999..