imperialism and wwi Flashcards
protectorate
a country that is technically independent but is actually under the control of another country
sphere of influence
country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
anglo saxonism
a belief in the innate superiority of the “Anglo-Saxon race.”
matthew c perrym
american commodore who sailed to japan to open it for trade
queen liliiuonlakin
first queen of hawaii and last soveign ruler before annexed by united states
uss maine
ship sunk in cuban harbor by spanish that led to us getting involved in war
yellow journalism
journalism that exaggerated tthe war
autonomy
the right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.
jingoism
excessive patriotism
jose marti
a leading advocate for Cuban independence from Spain
william randolph hearst
yellow journalist, the new york journal
joseph pulitzer
yellow journalist, new york world
emilio aguinaldo
a Filipino revolutionary, politician,and a military leader who is officially recognized as the First President of the Philippines
platt amendment
seven conditions for the withdrawal of United States troops remaining in Cuba at the end of the Spanish–American War, and an eighth condition that Cuba sign a treaty accepting these seven conditions.
foraker act
law that established civilian (albeit limited popular) government on the island of Puerto Rico
open door policy
policy proposed to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis
dollar diplomacy
particularly during President William Howard Taft’s term—to further its aims in Latin America and East Asia through use of its economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries.
GUERILLa
a member of a band of irregular soldiers that uses guerrilla warfare, harassing the enemy by surprise raids, sabotaging communication and supply lines
boxer rebellion
a Chinese secret organization called the Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists led an uprising in northern China against the spread of Western and Japanese influence there
hay paunceforce treaty
created panama canal
roosevelt correlary
United States had the responsibility to preserve order and protect life and property in those countries.
pancho villa
Mexican revolutionary and guerilla leader
war industries board
to coordinate the purchase of war supplies. The organization encouraged companies to use mass-production techniques to increase efficiency and urged them to eliminate waste by standardizing products.
convoy
a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.
armistice
an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
national self determination
governmental institutions by a group of people who view themselves as a distinct nation
big three
Georges Clemenceau, the Prime Minister of France (2nd right). Woodrow Wilson, the President of America (far right). David Lloyd George,
