American Imperialism

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, or socially.

The application of Charles Darwin’s ideas about evolution and “survival of the fittest” to human societies - particularly as justification for imperialist expansion.

A policy of treating subject people as if they were children, providing for their needs but not giving them rights.

The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.

Open Door Policy

What was the result of the United States aiding Panama in their fight for independence against Colombia?

Newspapers and magazines that stretch and sensationalize the truth about people and events are guilty of what practice?

Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy approach, emphasizing negotiation backed by the threat of military force.

What ended the Spanish American War and granted the U.S. new territories?

A U.S. policy under President Taft that aimed to use financial power to influence foreign governments.