Imperialism Flashcards

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Imperialism

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Stronger countries taking over weaker countries.”Colonialism”.

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Annex

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To take over.

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Colonies

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The places that get taken over in Imperialism or colonialism.

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Markets

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A group of people who will buy your stuff. One of the main reasons of imperialism.

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5
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Exports

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Stuff sold to other countries.

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Exploitation

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Using someone or someone’s stuff for your own good.

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Military Policy

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Decisions on how to use the military.

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Monroe Doctrine

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Europeans cant interferes in western hemisphere.

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Spanish American War

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1898 war with Spain over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam.

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10
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Yellow Journalism

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Exaggerated news reports to gain readers.

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U.S.S Maine

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U.S. warship blew up in 1898, Blamed on Spain.

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12
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Roughriders

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Volunteer Spanish-American War cavalry led by Teddy Rosevelt.

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13
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Treaty of Paris.

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Ended the Spanish American War.

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14
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Platt Amendment

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America made Cuba change to their constitution.

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15
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Open Door Notes

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Plans to keep China’s markets open to U.S. products.

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Panama Canal

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Man-made river that cuts through North and South America.

17
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Dollar Diplomacy

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Using U.S.’s economic power to influence countries.

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Clear and Present Danger

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Standard giving by the Supreme Court that limits free speech.

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Compelling Government Interest

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Something necessary or important to the government. EX: National Security

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National Security

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The safety of the country.

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Civil Liberties

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Protection from the government.Ex: Freedom of speech, freedom from unlawful searches and seizures.

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Conscientious Objector

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Someone who refuses to fight in a war for moral reasons.

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Fourteen Points

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Presidents Wilson’s plan to rebuild and reshape Europe after WWI.

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty that ended WWI.

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League of Nations

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A group of countries united for peace after WWI.

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Nationalism

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Extreme pride in one’s country more than patriotism.

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Militarism

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The building up of armed force for aggressive reasons.

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Alliance

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A deal between countries.

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Trench Warfare

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WWI style of fighting in ditches.

30
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Lusitania

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Large passenger ship sunk by Germany.

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U-Boats

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German Submarines

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Zimmerman Note(Telegram)

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German attempt to get Mexico to attack the U.S.

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Propaganda

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Mass communication to get people to believe and or do something.

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Espionage and Sedition Acts

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Laws prohibiting speaking out against U.S involvement in WWI.

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Charles Schenck

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Man tried under the Espionage Act went to supreme court and lost.