Social Studies: Ch. 23 Terms

Question 1

Propaganda

Answer 1

Presenting one-sided information in an effort to influence public opinion in a particular direction

Question 2

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 2

This policy stated that the U.S. would view any efforts by European powers to interfere with newly independent countries in the western hemisphere as a threat to U.S. security

Question 3

Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 3

An addition to the Monroe Doctrine that stated that the U.S. had the right to become involved in Latin American affairs in order to preserve law and order

Question 4

Gunboat Diplomacy

Answer 4

Also known as “Big Stick” Diplomacy, this is a foreign policy which emphasizes the use of military power or the threat of force

Question 5

Moral Diplomacy

Answer 5

Foreign policy based on moral principles, or ideas of right and wrong

Question 6

Dollar Diplomacy

Answer 6

Taft’s foreign policy, which emphasized investment, trade, and economic ties to build US influence

Question 7

Spheres of Influence

Answer 7

A section of a country in which a foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers

Question 8

Open Door Policy

Answer 8

The trade agreement written by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay, that stated that all nations should be free to trade with China