| A | B |
|---|
| yellow journalism | The use of sensational, often exaggerated new stories in newspapers or other publications to attract readers. |
| expansion/imperialism | The practice of building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations. |
| isolationism | Policy of avoiding involvement in other nation's affairs. |
| Teller Amendment | Amendment to a U.S> reolution declaring that the United States did not intend to take over and annex and independent Cuba. |
| Platt Amendment | Amendment to the Cuban constitution that gave the United States the right to become involved in Cuba's foreign and domestic affairs. It was in effect until 1934. |
| Boxer Rebellion | 1900 revolt in which Chinese nationalists known as the Boxers attacked foreigners in order to end outside involvement in China's affairs, put down by U.S. MArines and other forces after two months. |
| Open Door Policy | Declaration made by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay that all nations should have equal access to trade with China. |
| Dollar diplomacy | President Taft's foreign policy that influenced the Latin American government through economic intervention. |
