| A | B |
|---|
| isolationism | a policy of avoiding political and economic situtation with other countries |
| expansionist | one who believes the US should expand its territory or impose rule in foreign lands |
| anti-expansionist | one who believes the US should NOT expand it's territory or impose its rule in foreign lands |
| yellow journalism | over exaggerated and often inaccurate reporting |
| Open Door Policy | a policy declared by John Hay which stated that China's ports were open for trade with all countries |
| Monroe Doctrine | a document that warned Europe against interfering with any affairs in Latin America |
| Panama Canal | a manmade canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans |
| Spanish-American War | "a splendid little war"; 4 months long; US victory;US gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines |
| John Hay | Secretary of State; negotiated Open Door Policy |
| William Seward | Secretary of State; pushed to annex Hawaii and Alaska |
