CHAPTER 22 VOCAB Flashcards
imperialism
building an empire through finding colonies and conquering nations
isolationism
avoiding becoming involved in the affairs of other countries
William H. Seward
arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million
Liliuokalani
queen of Hawaii who proposed a new constitution that gave power back to monarchy
spheres of influence
areas where foreign nations controlled resources
open door policy
stated that all nations should have the same access to trade in China
Boxer Rebellion
occurred when Chinese nationalists (Boxers) were angered by and fought against foreign involvement
yellow journalism
exaggerated stories
Teller Amendment
stated that the U.S. had no interest in taking control of Cuba
Emilio Aguinaldo
lead the Filipino rebels and took control of Manila
Anti-Imperialist League
group that opposed the peace treaty and the creation of an American colonial empire
Platt Amendment
limited Cuba’s right to make treaties and allowed the U.S. to interfere in Cuban affairs
Panama Canal
waterway linked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
Roosevelt Corollary
warned that in case of “wrongdoing” by Latin American countries, the U.S. might exercise “international police power”
dollar diplomacy
influenced the government through economic intervention instead of using military intervention
