Causes
An economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations
A policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas beginning in 1823
Monroe Doctrine
During imperialism Matthew Perry expanded American influence here
Japan
Technique to sell more newspapers through exaggerated news events
Yellow Journalism
This state played a prominent role in the Spanish American war because of the proximity to the war
Reason for imperialism for economic expansion
Assertion of U.S. dominance navy
Big Stick Diplomacy
Many died of Malaria or yellow fever while building this but as a result medical advancements in tropical diseases were made
Panama Canal
the first volunteer cavalry in the Spanish-American War
Rough Riders
Florida city that grew during the Spanish American War known for the cigar industry
Ybor
Reason for imperialism for cultural superiority
God
System in which support is given only to countries whos beliefs are similar to that of the democratic US
Moral Diplomacy
A policy of economic control over Chinese markets
Open door policy
USS Maine
Following the Spanish American War this was the title of the relationship of Cuba to the US
Protectorate
Reason for imperialism for political and military expansion
Glory
The effort of the US to further its aims in Latin America through use of its economic power
Dollar Diplomacy
Hawaii
Published criticism towards President McKinley calling him week and concerned only with gaining the favor of the crowd
De Lome Letter
Of the territories the US gained following the Spanish American war, this is the only one that is no longer a US territory
Philippines
Written by Fredrick Turner to justify imperialism
Frontier thesis
Roosevelt Corollary
a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority
Spheres of Influence
extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy
Jingoism
The document that officially made Cuba a protectorate
Platt amendment