Imperialism
The policy of stronger nations extending their control over weaker territories through political, military, and economic means.
Social Darwinism
Belief that U.S. expansion was justified because stronger nations were naturally meant to dominate weaker ones.
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Imperialism
The policy of stronger nations extending their control over weaker territories through political, military, and economic means.
Social Darwinism
Belief that U.S. expansion was justified because stronger nations were naturally meant to dominate weaker ones.
Yellow Journalism
Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.
Rough Riders
A volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.
Platt Amendment
Limited Cuba’s independence, allowing the U.S. to intervene in its affairs and establish a naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
Roosevelt Corollary
Stated that the U.S. could intervene in Latin American nations to maintain stability and prevent European involvement.
Open Door Policy
Policy that allowed the U.S. to trade with China.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
A tragic incident that inspired legislation to improve labor laws and safety regulations.
17th Amendment
Allowed for the direct election of U.S. senators by the people instead of state legislatures.
Ballinger-Pinchot Affair
A controversy over conservation that led to political tensions between Richard Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot.
Schlieffen Plan
Germany’s military strategy in World War I to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia.
Lusitania
A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat, increasing tensions prior to U.S. entry into WWI.
Zimmerman Telegram
A secret German message proposing an alliance with Mexico if the U.S. entered WWI.
Selective Service Act of 1917
Legislation requiring men to register for the military draft.
Liberty Bonds
Bonds sold to the public to raise money for the U.S. government to finance World War I.
Wilson’s 14 Points
Principles proposed by Wilson including self-determination and the creation of the League of Nations.
Big Four
The leaders from the U.S., Britain, France, and Italy who met to negotiate the Treaty of Versailles.
Treaty of Versailles
Officially ended World War I in 1919.
Purchase of Alaska
Transaction in which America acquired Alaska from Russia in 1867.
Hawaii's Importance
Significant to American business due to its strategic location and valuable sugar plantations.
Progressive Movement
Social activism and political reform efforts that arose in response to industrialization.
Theodore Roosevelt's Conservation Efforts
Established national parks and policies to protect the nation’s natural resources.
Armistice of November 11, 1918
Agreement that ended fighting in World War I; allies demanded unconditional surrender from Germany.