| A | B |
|---|
| imperialism | Strong countries take over weak countries for social, political and military reasons |
| annexation | a powerful country takes a weaker country under their influence |
| Open Door Policy | Trade is open to all countries |
| spheres of influence | trade is limited to specific countries |
| Spanish American War | U.S. defeated Spain and obtained Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines |
| Roosevelt Corrollary | The U.S. shall intervene in the Western Hemisphere if its interests are threatened |
| Monroe Doctrine | Europe stay out of the Western Hemisphere; US will stay out of Europe |
| dollar diplomacy | investing money in a country to gain influence and control |
| yellow journalism | exaggerated news stories to perusade public opinion |
| Rough Riders | Victors of San Juan Hill (Kettle Hill) |
