imperialism and wwi

Question 1

protectorate

Answer 1

a country that is technically independent but is actually under the control of another country

Question 2

sphere of influence

Answer 2

country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.

Question 3

anglo saxonism

Answer 3

a belief in the innate superiority of the “Anglo-Saxon race.”

Question 4

matthew c perrym

Answer 4

american commodore who sailed to japan to open it for trade

Question 5

queen liliiuonlakin

Answer 5

first queen of hawaii and last soveign ruler before annexed by united states

Question 6

uss maine

Answer 6

ship sunk in cuban harbor by spanish that led to us getting involved in war

Question 7

yellow journalism

Answer 7

journalism that exaggerated tthe war

Question 8

autonomy

Answer 8

the right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.

Question 9

jingoism

Answer 9

excessive patriotism

Question 10

jose marti

Answer 10

a leading advocate for Cuban independence from Spain

Question 11

william randolph hearst

Answer 11

yellow journalist, the new york journal

Question 12

joseph pulitzer

Answer 12

yellow journalist, new york world

Question 13

emilio aguinaldo

Answer 13

a Filipino revolutionary, politician,and a military leader who is officially recognized as the First President of the Philippines

Question 14

platt amendment

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

foraker act

Answer 15

law that established civilian (albeit limited popular) government on the island of Puerto Rico

Question 16

open door policy

Answer 16

policy proposed to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis

Question 17

dollar diplomacy

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

GUERILLa

Answer 18

a member of a band of irregular soldiers that uses guerrilla warfare, harassing the enemy by surprise raids, sabotaging communication and supply lines

Question 19

boxer rebellion

Answer 19

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

Question 20

hay paunceforce treaty

Answer 20

created panama canal

Question 21

roosevelt correlary

Answer 21

United States had the responsibility to preserve order and protect life and property in those countries.

Question 22

pancho villa

Answer 22

Mexican revolutionary and guerilla leader

Question 23

war industries board

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

convoy

Answer 24

a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.

Question 25

armistice

Answer 25

an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

Question 26

national self determination

Answer 26

governmental institutions by a group of people who view themselves as a distinct nation

Question 27

big three

Answer 27

Georges Clemenceau, the Prime Minister of France (2nd right). Woodrow Wilson, the President of America (far right). David Lloyd George,