imperialism ww1 Flashcards

1
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imperialism

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stronger countries controlling or taking over weaker ones

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2
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Annex

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to take over

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3
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colonies

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the places that get taken over by imperialism or colonialism

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4
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markets

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a group of people who buy and sell stuff

one of the main reasons nations engage in imperialism

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5
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exports

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stuff sold to other countries

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6
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exploitation

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using someone or someones’ stuff for your own good

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7
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military policy

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decisions on how to use the military

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8
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monroe doctrine

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Europeans cant interfere in western hemisphere

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9
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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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11
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U.S.S Maine

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U.S. warship blown up 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 Roosevelt

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13
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treaty of Paris

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ended Spanish-American war

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14
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platt amendment

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changes America made Cuba make to their constitution

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15
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open doors notes

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

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16
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Panama Canal

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a man-made river that cuts through north and south America

17
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dollar diplomacy

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using U.S. economic power to influence countries

18
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clear and present danger

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a standard is given by the supreme court that limits free speech

19
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compelling government interest

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something necessary or important to government

20
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national security

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the safety of the country

21
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civil liberties

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protections from the government

22
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conscientious objector

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someone who refuses to fight in war for moral reasons

23
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fourteen points

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president Wilsons plan to rebuild and reshape Europe after ww1

24
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treaty of Versailles

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a treaty that ended ww1

25
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league of nations

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a group of countries united for peace after ww1

26
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nationalism

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extreme pride in one’s country –beyond patriotism

27
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militarism

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the building up of armed forces for aggressive purposes

28
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alliance

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a deal between countries

29
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trench warfare

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ww1 style of fighting in ditches

30
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lusitania

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large British passenger ship sunk by Germany

31
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u-boats

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german submarines

32
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zimmerman note (telegram)

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

33
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propaganda

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mass communication to get people to believe and/ or do something

34
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espionage and sedition acts

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laws prohibiting speaking out against U.S. involvement in ww1

35
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Charles Schenck

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a man tried under espionage act–went to supreme court– he lost