Unit 3 - The U.S. as a Superpower

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

The expansion of American political, economic, cultural, media and military influence beyond the boundaries of the United.

Question 2

White Man’s Burden

Answer 2

The thought that all other races besides White people are inferior and their burden has to be carried.

Question 3

Isolationism

Answer 3

A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

Question 4

Foreign Policy

Answer 4

A country’s objectives and activities in relation to other countries.

Question 5

Domestic Policy

Answer 5

The set of decisions that a government makes relating to things that directly affect the people in its own country.

Question 6

Annex

Answer 6

The act of adding (a territory) to one’s own territory to form a larger country.

Question 7

Yellow Journalism

Answer 7

Journalism that is based upon sensationalism and exaggeration used to create impacts on the public.

Question 8

Open Door Policy

Answer 8

The diplomatic policy established that called for a system of equal trade and investment and to guarantee the territorial integrity of China.

Question 9

Justify

Answer 9

Show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Question 10

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 10

The foreign policy that opposes European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere.

Question 11

Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 11

Stated that not only were the nations of the Western Hemisphere not open to colonization by European powers, but that the United States had the responsibility to preserve order and protect life and property in those countries.

Question 12

Big Stick Policy

Answer 12

Symbolizes America’s power and readiness to use military force if necessary towards European powers if crossing the Western Hemisphere.

Question 13

Dollar Diplomacy

Answer 13

The use of a country’s financial power to extend its international influence.

Question 14

Militarism

Answer 14

The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

Question 15

Alliances

Answer 15

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Question 16

Domino Effect

Answer 16

A Cold War policy that suggested a communist government in one nation would quickly lead to communist takeovers in neighboring states, each falling like a row of dominoes.

Question 17

Neutrality

Answer 17

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.

Question 18

Trench Warfare

Answer 18

A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from man made long holes facing each other.

Question 19

Stalemate

Answer 19

A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

Question 20

Propaganda

Answer 20

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

Question 21

Homefront

Answer 21

The civilian population and activities of a nation whose armed forces are engaged in war abroad back home.

Question 22

Espionage

Answer 22

The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.

Question 23

Sedition

Answer 23

Forbade the use of “disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language” about the United States government, its flag, or its armed forces or that caused others to view the American government or its institutions with contempt.

Question 24

Civil Liberties

Answer 24

The state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech.

Question 25

The Fourteen Points

Answer 25

Designed to undermine the Central Powers’ will to continue, and to inspire the Allies to victory. Outlined the vision for ending WWI in a way that would prevent such a catastrophe from occurring again.

Question 26

Ratifying

Answer 26

The process of signing or giving formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

Question 27

The League of Nations

Answer 27

An international organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, created after the First World War to provide a forum for resolving international disputes.

Question 28

Sphere of Influence

Answer 28

A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.

Question 29

Jingoism

Answer 29

Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.

Question 30

Gentlemen’s Agreement

Answer 30

An informal and legally non-binding agreement between two or more parties.

Question 31

Neutrality Acts

Answer 31

Tried to keep the United States out of war, by making it illegal for Americans to sell or transport arms, or other war materials to belligerent nations.

Question 32

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill)

Answer 32

Was a law that provided a range of benefits for some of the returning World War II veterans. Provided college funds, housing, etc.