Rise to World Power Flashcards
Began in 1898 when President McKinley and Congress demanded Cuba’s independence from Spain after the USS Maine Exploded.
Spanish-American War
When a country, like Cuba, comes under the protection of the United States.
protectorate
Built by the US to be a shortcut to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Panama Canal
A narrow strip of land that connects two bodies of water.
isthmus
Expanding power by gaining political and economic control over another country or territory.
Imperialism
The belief that the United States should stay out of the affairs of other nations.
Isolationism
To acquire, or add, a territory to the United States
annex
Annexed by the United States in 1898 when Queen Liliuokalani signed over control to Congress.
Hawaii
Purchased from Russia in 1867.
Alaska
An area completely controlled by a country, such as the Philippians and Guam by the US after the Spanish American War
territory
The system where support is given only to countries whose moral beliefs are similar to that of our democracy.
moral diplomacy
Diplomatic policy of the Taft administration that used economic investment to protect American interests abroad.
dollar diplomacy
U.S. policy in China proposed by Secretary John Hay in 1900.
Open Door Policy
When a country enjoys special trading influence and rights with another country or territory.
sphere of influence
The nickname for President Teddy Roosevelt’s diplomacy that would use military force if necessary.
“Big Stick” Policy
