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arranged the purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.
William H. Seward
used to attract readers, publishers often printed exaggerated news stories.
yellow journalism
stated the United States had no interest in taking over Cuba.
Teller Amendment
An artificial waterway across the Isthmus of Panama.
Panama Canal
Proposed a constitution that would return power to the monarchy.
Queen Lilokalani
influencing governments through economic non military intervention.
dollar diplomacy
Limited Cuba's right to make treaties and allowed the US to intervene in Cuban affairs.
Platt Amendment
Warned that in cases of wrongdoing by Latin American countries, the US might exercise international police power.
Roosevelt Corollary
Rebel leader who killed 17 Americans in New Mexico.
Francisico Villa
building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations.
imperilism
neither rejected nor accepted but made US intentions clear.
Open DOor POliciy
group opposed the treaty and creation of an American colonial empire.
Anit-Imperialist League
His troops took control of the Philippines capital.
Emilio Aguinaldo
avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries.
isolationism
Chinese nationalists who were angered by foreign involvement.
Boxer Rebellion
A general sent by President Wilson in the Mexican Revolution.
John. J Pershing
areas where foreign nations claimed special nights and economic privleges.
spheres of influence
A long violent struggle for power in Mexico.
Mexican Revolution