USH Unit 3 Flashcards
Imperialism
The actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over a smaller or weaker nation
Protectorate
A country that is technically independent but it’s actually under the control of another country
Yellow Journalism
Type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting reader
Jingoism
Extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy
Open Door Policy
A policy that allowed each foreign nation in China to trade freely is the other nations’ spheres of influence
Boxer Rebellion
A failed uprising against Japanese and western influence in China
Dollar Diplomacy
A policy of joining the business interests of a country with its diplomatic interests abroad
Rough Riders
A cavalry unit who fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War
Platt Amendment
A treaty between the U.S. and Cuba that attempted to protect Cuba’s independence from foreign intervention
Foraker Act
Measure enacted by the U.S. Congress to institute a civilian government in Puerto Rico
Panama Canal
Canal dug to connect Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, symbolized U.S. technological prowess and economic power
Roosevelt Corollary
Informed Latin American countries that the U.S. would intervene to maintain peace and stability in the region
Alfred T. Mahan
U.S. naval officer who encouraged militarism of the navy
Sanford Dole
Advocated for the westernization of Hawaiian government and culture
Jose Marti
Lee Cuban rebels in fight for independence, fled by U.S.
