| A | B |
|---|
| Pan-Americanism | idea that latin America and the U.S. shoudl work together |
| imperialism | the economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations |
| Matthew C. Perry | the U.S. naval commander who negotiated a trade treaty with Japan |
| Anglo-Saxonism | idea that English-speaking, White Protestant nations were destined to dominate the world |
| jingoism | an attitude of aggressive nationalism |
| Rough Riders | a volunteer cavalry regiment form the American West |
| yellow journalism | sensationalist reporting to attract readers |
| Platt Amendment | legislation that effectively made Cuba into an American protectorate |
| Roosevelt Corollary | declaration that the U.S. would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability |
| sphere of influence | an area where a foreign nation eontrols economic development |
| Open Door policy | said all countries should be allowed to trade with China |
| Great White Fleet | United States Navy |
| Hay-Pauncefote Treaty | gave the U.S. exclusive right to build and control any canal through Central America |
