Rise to World Power- English

Missionaries

• People who spread Christian beliefs and supported imperialism.

• Individuals who opposed the spread of Christianity.

• People who focused solely on education without religious motives.

• Individuals who were primarily involved in political affairs.

Contraband

• Imported or exported goods that are obtained illegally.

• Legal goods traded across borders.

• Goods that are taxed heavily by the government.

• Items that are allowed for personal use only.

Espionage

• Spying efforts with the goal of obtaining government secrets.

• A type of military strategy used in warfare.

• The act of negotiating treaties between countries.

• A method of gathering public opinion through surveys.

Colonial Possessions

• A country or area under the economic and/or political control of a stronger nation.

• A territory that is completely independent and self-governing.

• A region that is primarily inhabited by indigenous peoples without foreign influence.

• A place where only trade agreements exist without any political control.

Expansionism

• Policy to spread a nation’s influence abroad through colonial possessions thereby gaining raw materials, markets, and naval bases.

• A strategy to reduce a nation's territorial size and influence.

• An approach to isolate a nation from foreign affairs and trade.

• A method of promoting domestic industries by limiting imports.

New Imperialism

• A type of imperialism that emerged in the early 20th century focusing on military conquest.

• A type of imperialism which emerged in the late 19th century where stronger nations maintained economic and political authority over weaker nations.

• A form of colonialism that aimed at spreading democracy and freedom to other nations.

• An economic policy that promotes free trade and open markets among nations.

Isolationism

• A policy of non-involvement in foreign conflicts, especially in Europe.

• A strategy to expand American influence in Asia.

• A commitment to join international alliances and treaties.

• A focus on military intervention in global affairs.

Roosevelt’s Corollary

• A policy that allowed European nations to intervene in Latin America

• President Roosevelt’s application of the Monroe Doctrine to prevent European intervention in Latin America

• A treaty that established trade agreements with Latin American countries

• A military strategy used during World War I

Victory Garden

• Gardens planted during war by American citizens for their own use, thus leaving more resources for troops—done in both WWI and WWII.

• A type of garden used for growing flowers and decorative plants.

• Gardens that were established to provide food for soldiers only during wartime.

• Community gardens that were created to promote social interaction among citizens.

Armistice

• A permanent end to all hostilities and a formal peace treaty.

• A temporary agreement to suspend or end fighting and try to negotiate a peace treaty.

• A declaration of war against another nation.

• A military strategy to gain territory.