History US Expansionism

annexation

To incorporate (territory) into an existing political unit such as a country, state, county, or city.

Expansionism

A nation's practice or policy of territorial expansion. Economic influence in other territories.

Spheres of influence

Areas of a country particularly in China during the late 1800s where foreign nations control much of the trade and natural resources.

ABC Powers

Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. Settled problem in Mexico when the US intervene

Social Darwinism

a sociological theory that social and cultural advance is the product of conflict and competition of different societies. And only the strongest survive.

Boxer Rebellion

1900. Revolt in which chinese nationalist known as boxers attacked foreigners in order to end outside involvement in chinas affairs. Put down by US marines and other forces after 2 months.

Panama Canal

A canal that connected the two Oceans. Costed 6000 lives. Allowed United States to be involved in Latin America. 40,000 workers, 1 decade. August 15, 1914 open.

Spanish-American War

A war in which the U.S came to aid cubans independence from spain.

isolationism

Avoiding involvement in foreign affairs of other countries.

Imperialism

Building an empire. By founding colonies or conquering other nations.

Open Door Policy

Declaration in 1899 made my US secretary of state John hay that all nations should have equal access to trade with China

Joseph Pulitzer

Determined man. Owned the "New york Sun" and purchased the "New York World".

William Hearst

Emerged in Yellow Journalism in 1897. He has been awarded by many historians as the benefactor of irresponsible reporting and sensationalism. Control of the "Journal". Influenced by Pulitzer.

Nationalism

The belief that a specific nation language or culture is superior to others.

foreign Markets

The opening of markets outside the country in different regions in making agreements with other countries.

Yellow Journalism

The use of sensational of an exaggerated news stories in newspapers to attract readers.

Monroe Doctrine

Wrote by James Monroe. A statement warning European nations not to colonize or interfere in America. US saw any interference as a threat. Expansionism

Roosevelt Corollary

Wrote by Roosevelt. Addition to Monroe Doctrine. Declared that the US will police affairs in the western hemisphere to keep Europeans from from intervening in the region. Expansionism

Dollar Diplomacy

Wrote by William Howard Taft. Policy of influencing Latin America governments, through economic not military intervention. Expansionism

Democracy

Wrote by Woodrow Wilson. He believed that the US had a moral obligation to promote democracy in latin america. He apposed imperialism. And he sent troops to latin america to restore peace. Not to concur or influence. Enforced democracy on other country. Isolationism