Imperialism/ ww1 Flashcards
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imperialism
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when strong countries take over the weak ones
2
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annex
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to take over
3
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colonies
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places that get taken over
4
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markets
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people who will buy your things
5
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exports
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stuff sold to other countries
6
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exploitation
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using someone or someone’s things for your own good
7
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Military policy
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a decision on how to use the military
8
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Monroe Doctrine
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Europeans cannot interfere in Western Hemisphere
9
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Spanish American war
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A war between the Americans and the Spanish
10
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Yellow Journalism
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fake news report to gain readers
11
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U.S.S Maine
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warship blew up in 1898 and they said was Spain’s fault
12
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Roughriders
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calvary lead by Teddy Roosevelt
13
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Treaty of Paris
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Ended Spanish-American War
14
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Platt Amendment
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changes America made Cuba make to their constitution
15
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open door
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leaving the door open to trade with China
