Imperialism Flashcards
Imperialism
Stronger countries taking over weaker countries.”Colonialism”.
Annex
To take over.
Colonies
The places that get taken over in Imperialism or colonialism.
Markets
A group of people who will buy your stuff. One of the main reasons of imperialism.
Exports
Stuff sold to other countries.
Exploitation
Using someone or someone’s stuff for your own good.
Military Policy
Decisions on how to use the military.
Monroe Doctrine
Europeans cant interferes in western hemisphere.
Spanish American War
1898 war with Spain over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam.
Yellow Journalism
Exaggerated news reports to gain readers.
U.S.S Maine
U.S. warship blew up in 1898, Blamed on Spain.
Roughriders
Volunteer Spanish-American War cavalry led by Teddy Rosevelt.
Treaty of Paris.
Ended the Spanish American War.
Platt Amendment
America made Cuba change to their constitution.
Open Door Notes
Plans to keep China’s markets open to U.S. products.