Unit 3: Imperialism Vocabulary

Imperialism

• Imperialism is the practice of promoting local cultures.
• Imperialism refers to the isolation of a nation from global affairs.
• Imperialism is the process of reducing a nation's influence over others.
• Imperialism is the extension of a nation's power and influence over other nations.

Isolationism

• he policy or doctrine of isolating one's country from the affairs of other nations by declining to enter into alliances

• the belief that one's nation should stay out of wars and conflicts that don't concern it.

• national policy of avoiding political or economic entanglements with other countries.

Spheres of Influence

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  A sphere of influence is a term used in foreign relations to describe a territory or region where an external group or institution holds power or authority in a foreign territory.

• the claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory.

• Areas of significant influence by a country or organization.
• Regions with no political influence

Open Door Policy

• A diplomatic policy ensuring equal trading rights in China.
• The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with China and for the support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.

• Open Door policy, statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900 for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.

• A policy promoting military intervention in Asia.

Boxer Rebellion

• The Boxer Rebellion was a movement to promote Western culture in China.
• The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising in China from 1899 to 1901 against foreign influence.
• The Boxer Rebellion occurred in Japan during the 1800s.
• an uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900, begun by peasants but eventually supported by the government.

Panama Canal

• A man-made waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• An underwater tunnel between North and South America.
• The Canal was a geopolitical strategy to make the United States the most powerful nation on earth.

• A natural river connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Yellow Journalism

• A style of journalism that emphasizes sensationalism and exaggeration.
• A type of journalism that avoids controversial topics.
• A form of journalism that focuses on factual reporting.
• A style of journalism that promotes political agendas.

Platt Amendment

• The Platt Amendment was a U.S. law that restricted Cuba's sovereignty and allowed U.S. intervention.
• The Platt Amendment allowed Cuba to join the United States as a state.
• Approved on May 22, 1903, the Platt Amendment was a treaty between the U.S. and Cuba that attempted to protect Cuba's independence from foreign intervention.

• The Platt Amendment granted Cuba full independence from the U.S.

Big Stick Policy

• A diplomatic policy that emphasizes negotiation backed by military force.
• A military strategy that avoids diplomacy altogether.
• Policy popularized and named by Theodore Roosevelt that asserted US domination when such dominance was considered the moral imperative.

• A negotiation tactic that relies on appeasement.

Dollar Diplomacy

• Dollar Diplomacy is a strategy to promote cultural exchange.
• Dollar Diplomacy focuses solely on military intervention.
• the practice of promising American financial support, either through federal loans or private business participation, in other countries.

• Dollar Diplomacy is a U.S. foreign policy strategy that uses economic power to achieve international goals.