Ch 22 Flashcards
imperialism
the practice of extending a nation’s power by gaining territories for a colonial empire
isolationism
a national policy of avoiding involvement in other countries’ affairs
William H Seward
Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln, he also was responsible for the purchase of Alaska from Russia
Liliuokalani
Queen of the Hawaiian Islands, she opposed annexation by the United States but lost power in a US-supported revolt by planters that led to a new government
Boxer Rebellion
a siege of a foreign settlement in Beijing by Chinese nationalists who were angry at foreign involvement in China
Open Door Policy
a policy established by the United States in 1899 to promote equal access for all nations to trade in China
sphere of influence
an area where foreign countries control trqade or natural resources of another nation or area
yellow journalism
the reporting of exaggerated stories in newspapers to increase sales
Teller Amendment
a congressional resolution stating that the US had no interest in taking control of Cuba
Emilio Aguinaldo
Filipino leader and commander of forces in rebellion against Spain, he led an insurrection against the authority of the United States
Anti-imperialist League
a group of citizens opposed to imperialism and, specifically, to the peace treaty that gave the United States control of Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Phillipines
Platt Amendment
a part of the Cuban constitution drafted under the supervision of the United States that limited Cuba’s right to make treaties, gave the U.S. the right to interene in Cuban affairs, and required Cuba to sell or lease land to the U.S.
Panama Canal
an artificial waterway across the Isthmus of Panama; completed by the United States in 1914
Mexican Revolution
a revolution led by Francisco Madero in 1910 that eventually forced the Mexican dictator Diaz to resign
Francisco “Pancho” Villa
Mexican bandit and revolutionary leader, he led revolts against Carranza and Huerta. He was pursued by the US but evaded General Pershing
