Sara Stewart's Flashcards
Maine
American naval ship that sank in the Havana Harbor during the Cuban revolt in Spain
Open Door Policy
Initiated by the United States for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with china
Boxer rebellion
Violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901
Panama Canal Treaties
Guarantee panama would gain control of the canal after 1999 that the us controlled since 1903
Roosevelt Corollary
Roosevelt’s addition to the Monroe Doctrine saying that the US would be international policemen of the Western Hemisphere
Haitian Protectorate
The US (stronger) territory protected Haiti (weaker) territory The US controlled Haiti
Dominican Protectorate
The US assumed responsibility for ensuring the nations of Latin American met their financial obligations
ABC powers
Term used to describe the South American countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile
Seen as the three of the most powerful and wealthy countries in South America
Causes of WWI
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism
Nationalism
A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country
Expansionism
The policy of territorial of economic expansion
Contraband
Goods that have been imported or exported illegally
Lusitania
British passenger ship carrying munitions sunk by Germans, killing many Americans
Bolshevik Revolution
Russian revolution in 1917 when the peasants and working class revolted against the government of Tsar Nicholas, led by Vladimir Lenin
Fourteen Points
Statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I according to Woodrow Wilson
