Imperialism- WW1 Flashcards

1
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Imperialism

A

stronger nations controlling or taking over weaker ones

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2
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Annex

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to take something over

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3
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Colonies

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the places that get taken over in imperialism

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4
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Markets

A

a group of people who will buy your stuff

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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 someone’s 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 military

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8
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Monroe Doctrine

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Europeans can’t interfere in the western hemisphere

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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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U.S.S. Maine

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U.S. warship that was blown up in 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 Door Notes

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plans to make China’s market open to the 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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U.S. using economic power to influence countries

18
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Clear and Present Danger

A

a standard that was given by the Supreme Court that limits free speech

19
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Compelling Government Interest

A

something necessary in or important to the government

20
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National Government

A

the safety of the country

21
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Civil Liberties

A

protections from the government

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Conscientious Objector

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someone who refuses to fight in war for moral reasons

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Fourteen Points

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president Wilson’s to rebuild and reshape Europe after WW1

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Treaty of Versailles

A

Treaty that ended WW1

25
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League of Nations

A

a group of nations that united for peace after WW1

26
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Nationalism

A

extreme pride in ones country

27
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Militarism

A

the building up of armed forces for aggressive purposes

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Alliance

A

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

A

large British passenger ship sunk by Germany

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U-Boats

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German submarines

32
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Zimmerman Note

A

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 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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man that tried under the Espionage Act; went to the supreme court, but lost