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Henry Cabot Lodge

U.S. senator who led opposition to the League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles because he feared it would limit U.S. independence.

“Big Stick” Diplomacy

Theodore Roosevelt’s policy: negotiate peacefully but threaten military force (“speak softly and carry a big stick”).

Liberty Bonds

War bonds sold to Americans during WWI to raise money for the war.

Alfred Thayer Mahan

Naval officer who argued that a strong navy and overseas bases were key to national power.

Roosevelt Corollary

Addition to the Monroe Doctrine saying the U.S. could intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability.

War Industries Board (WIB)

WWI agency that regulated factories and production to support the war effort.

Yellow Journalism

Exaggerated or sensational news used to sell papers; helped push the U.S. toward the Spanish-American War.

Platt Amendment

Gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuba and allowed the U.S. to lease Guantanamo Bay.

Great Migration

Movement of African Americans from the rural South to Northern cities during WWI for jobs and to escape racism.

de Lôme Letter

Spanish letter insulting President McKinley; angered Americans and increased support for war with Spain.

Panama Canal

U.S.-built canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; improved trade and naval movement.

Committee on Public Information (CPI)

WWI propaganda agency that promoted pro-war messages to Americans.

“Remember the Maine”

Slogan used after the USS Maine exploded; rallied support for war with Spain.

“Dollar Diplomacy”

Taft’s policy of using U.S. investments and money to influence other countries instead of force.

League of Nations

International organization proposed after WWI to prevent future wars; U.S. never joined.

Jones Act (1917)

Gave Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship and limited self-government.

Sedition Act (1918)

Law making it illegal to criticize the U.S. government, military, or war effort during WWI.

Treaty of Versailles

Treaty ending WWI; punished Germany, created new nations, and proposed the League of Nations.

Josiah Strong

Protestant minister who believed in Anglo-Saxon superiority and spreading Christianity/civilization overseas.

Zimmermann Telegram

German message promising Mexico land if it joined Germany in WWI; helped bring the U.S. into the war.

American Expeditionary Force (AEF)

U.S. troops sent to Europe in WWI under General John J. Pershing.

Open Door Policy

U.S. policy demanding equal trade access in China and no European domination.