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Imperialism

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The policy of stronger nations extending their control over weaker territories through political, military, and economic means.

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Social Darwinism

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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.

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Social Darwinism

Belief that U.S. expansion was justified because stronger nations were naturally meant to dominate weaker ones.

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Yellow Journalism

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.

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Rough Riders

A volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.

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Platt Amendment

Limited Cuba’s independence, allowing the U.S. to intervene in its affairs and establish a naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

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Roosevelt Corollary

Stated that the U.S. could intervene in Latin American nations to maintain stability and prevent European involvement.

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Open Door Policy

Policy that allowed the U.S. to trade with China.

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

A tragic incident that inspired legislation to improve labor laws and safety regulations.

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17th Amendment

Allowed for the direct election of U.S. senators by the people instead of state legislatures.

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Ballinger-Pinchot Affair

A controversy over conservation that led to political tensions between Richard Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot.

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Schlieffen Plan

Germany’s military strategy in World War I to quickly defeat France before turning to fight Russia.

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Lusitania

A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat, increasing tensions prior to U.S. entry into WWI.

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Zimmerman Telegram

A secret German message proposing an alliance with Mexico if the U.S. entered WWI.

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Selective Service Act of 1917

Legislation requiring men to register for the military draft.

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Liberty Bonds

Bonds sold to the public to raise money for the U.S. government to finance World War I.

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Wilson’s 14 Points

Principles proposed by Wilson including self-determination and the creation of the League of Nations.

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Big Four

The leaders from the U.S., Britain, France, and Italy who met to negotiate the Treaty of Versailles.

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Treaty of Versailles

Officially ended World War I in 1919.

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Purchase of Alaska

Transaction in which America acquired Alaska from Russia in 1867.

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Hawaii's Importance

Significant to American business due to its strategic location and valuable sugar plantations.

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Progressive Movement

Social activism and political reform efforts that arose in response to industrialization.

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Theodore Roosevelt's Conservation Efforts

Established national parks and policies to protect the nation’s natural resources.

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Armistice of November 11, 1918

Agreement that ended fighting in World War I; allies demanded unconditional surrender from Germany.