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US History Chapter 9 Vocabulary

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ImperialismStrong nations extend control over weaker governments
Extractive economyExtracting or removing raw materials from the colonies to the home country
Social DarwinismThe fittest country survives
Yellow PressSensational headlines and pictures
JingoismAggressive nationalism
Rough RidersCalvalry unit organized by Roosevelt who relished the strenusous life
Treaty of ParisOfficially ended the Spanish American War
InsurrectionRebellion
Guerrilla warfareWarfare involving small bands of fighters behind enemy lines
Sphere of influenceA dominated or controlled region by another country
Boxer RebellionViolence in China by a secret group
Open Door PolicyWanting free trade not control
Gentlemen's AgreementAmerica agree to end segregation in schools; Japan agreed to limit emigration to US
Great White FleetArmada of 16 white battleships on a good will cruise around the world
Foraker ActEstablished a Puerto Rico civil government
Platt AmendmentRestricted rights of Cubans; Brought Cuba under US influence
Big Stick DiplomacyRoosevelt sadi that US needed to assert international leadership
Roosevelt CorollaryContinued Monroe Doctrine to keep Western Hemisphere free from Europe intervention
Moral DiplomacyWilson - US would not use force to assert influence but would work to promote human rights
Dollar diplomacyTaff - Expanding American investments abroad


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