| A | B |
|---|
| Imperialism | included highly racist belief in Anglo-Saxon superiority over other races |
| Open Door Policy | notes sent to other major countries asking not to interfere with US trading in China |
| Panama Canal | built through Panama after people of Panama gain independence from Columbia |
| Imperialism | policy of extending a nation's influence over other countries (economic, political, or militarily) |
| yellow journalism | Newspapers sensationalized events in Cuba, making matters worse |
| sinking of the Maine | event preceding Spanish - American-Cuban War |
| Boxer Rebellion | rebellion in China against Western influence |
| Roosevelt Corollary | extension of Monroe Doctrine - US has right to protect econmic interests abroad |
| capture of Francisco "Pancho" Villa | expedition led by General John J. Pershing, |
