Becoming A World Power Flashcards
Protectorate
A nation protected and controlled by a stronger nation
Imperialism
Empire building
Foreign-policy
The set of guidelines and practices that a nation follows in its relations with other nations
Diplomacy
The art of conducting negotiations with other nations
Yellow journalism
The exaggerated style of newspaper reporting during the 1890s that was sparked by the rivalry between New York City newspapers and helped inflame public support for war with Spain
Rough Riders
Volunteer cavalry Regiment recruited by Theodore Roosevelt to fight in Cuba in the Spanish-American war
Platt amendment
Provisions in the Cuban constitution Added as a condition for the withdrawal of US troops in 1902, allowing the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs and to buy or lease land for naval bases
Big stick policy
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt strong arm approach to foreign affairs, empathizing diplomacy backed by force
Roosevelt corollary
Pres. Theodore Roosevelt’s assertion that, as a direct Corollary of the Monroe doctrine, the United States could intervene to preserve peace and order in the Western Hemisphere and protect US interests
Dollar diplomacy
Pres. William Howard Taft’s approach to foreign-policy, focusing on encouraging and protecting US trade and investment in Latin America and Asia
Moral diplomacy
Pres. Woodrow Wilson’s approach to foreign-policy, focusing on promoting democratic ideals abroad
Self-determination
The right of people of other nations to determine their own government, free of outside influence
Annexation
The taking control of the territory and adding it to a country
Open door policy
A US policy issued in 1899 stating that for nations must allow free trade in China
