What is Imperialism?
building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations
What is Isolationism?
a policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries
Who was rebel leader during the Mexican Revolution
Francisco “Pancho” Villa
Who was William H. Seward?
secretary of State who arranged for the purchase of Alaska
What is Yellow Journalism?
technique that exaggerates news stories during times of war
What is the Anti-Imperialist League?
organization that opposed the creation of an American colonial empire and involvement in the affairs of Cuba and other island territories
What is the Panama Canal?
canal built in Panama that shortened the Atlantic-to-Pacific voyage
What was policy stating that all nations should have equal access to trade in China?
Open-Door Policy
What was the Platt Amendment?
Amendment to Cuba’s constitution that limited Cuba’s rights and kept the United States involved in Cuban affairs
What are taxes on imported goods?
Tariffs
What are areas where foreign nations control trade and natural resources
Spheres of Influence
What was President William Howard Taft’s policy of influencing governments through economic intervention rather than military intervention?
Dollar Diplomacy
What is the Boxer Rebellion?
a rebellion led by a group of Chinese nationalists who were angered by foreign involvement in China
What are events in news stories are selected and worded to excite the greatest number of viewers?
Sensationalized
What was the Mexican Revolution?
violent rebellion against Mexican president Porfirio Díaz