Unit 4 EOC

Acquisition Alliance

An agreement between nations (or companies) to acquire territory or resources together for mutual benefit.

Anti-Imperialist League

An American group formed in 1898 opposing the annexation of the Philippines and U.S. imperialism.

Big Stick Diplomacy

The foreign policy motto of Theodore Roosevelt advocating for peaceful negotiations backed by strong military force.

Dollar Diplomacy

Foreign policy by William Howard Taft using U.S. financial power to extend influence by investing in foreign economies.

Expansionism

The policy of extending a nation’s territory, influence, or power beyond its borders.

Imperialism

A stronger nation taking control of weaker territories for political, economic, or military gain.

Interventionism

Policy of interfering in the affairs of other nations, often through military force.

Isolationism

Policy of avoiding involvement in other nations’ political or military affairs.

Jingoism

Extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy and a willingness to use force.

Moral Diplomacy

Woodrow Wilson’s foreign policy supporting nations with democratic governments.

Nationalism

Intense pride and devotion to one’s nation.

Neutrality

Policy of not taking sides in a conflict between other nations.

Open Door Policy

U.S. policy for equal trading rights in China and protection of China's sovereignty.

Panama Canal

A man-made waterway in Panama, completed in 1914, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Protectorate

A weaker territory controlled and protected by a stronger nation.

Roosevelt Corollary

Addition to the Monroe Doctrine claiming the right to intervene in Latin America.

Spheres of Influence

Areas where foreign powers claim exclusive rights to trade and influence.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points

Woodrow Wilson’s plan for post-WWI peace, including self-determination and free trade.

Yellow Journalism

Exaggerated or sensationalized news reporting used to attract readers.

American Expeditionary Forces (AEF)

The U.S. military forces sent to Europe during WWI.

Battle of Argonne Forest

Major WWI battle in 1918 leading to the end of the war.

Blockade

Use of naval forces to prevent trade or communication from reaching an enemy.

Casualties

People killed, wounded, missing or captured during a war or battle.

Congressional Medal of Honor

The highest U.S. military award for bravery in combat.

League of Nations

An international peacekeeping organization created after WWI.

Lusitania

A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915.

Militarism

Glorification of military power and readiness for war.

Propaganda

Biased or misleading information spread to influence public opinion.

Reparations

Payments made by a defeated nation to compensate for war damages.

Stalemate

A situation in war where neither side can gain an advantage.

Treaty of Versailles

The 1919 treaty that officially ended WWI and placed blame on Germany.

Trench Warfare

Form of warfare where opposing armies fight from long dug-out trenches.

U-boats

German submarines used in unrestricted submarine warfare during WWI.

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

German naval policy of sinking all ships in enemy waters without warning.

U.S.S. Maine

An American battleship whose explosion sparked the Spanish-American War.

Zimmerman Telegram

Secret German message to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the U.S.