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Big Stick Policy
Talk little and carry big power; threaten others if they act unfavorably; military might used to enforce influence in the Western Hemisphere
Roosevelt Corollary
The belief that the United States can interfere in Latin America to prevent European interference
Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy
The policy where the US provides loans and investments to ensure military bases, fostering stability and protecting American interests
Monroe Doctrine
The principle that the U.S. will not tolerate any European colonization in the Americas
china’s open door policy
Policy ensuring that China would remain open to trade with all countries; US sought control and influence in China
Cuba/spanish- american war
Conflict driven by the need for natural resources and to assert dominance, marked by the explosion of the USS Maine.
Panama Canal
A crucial trade route that facilitated faster maritime travel and promised support to Mexico
Zimmerman Telegram
A secret communication proposing a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the U.S
Lusitania
A British ship whose sinking by Germany served as a catalyst for US entry into WW l
Armistice
An agreement to stop fighting, indicating both sides would refrain from further attacks
Treaty of Versailles
The peace treaty that ended WWI; it punished Germany and established the League of Nations to prevent future conflicts
Ratification Debate: Treaty of Versailles
The Senate’s reluctance to approve the Treaty due to fears of entanglement in international conflicts
Economic Development
Refers to the need for raw materials, markets, and tariffs to facilitate trade and growth
Raw Materials
Essential resources like sugar required for
economic production
Markets
Increasing need for markets due to growth in industrial and agricultural output
Tariffs
Taxes imposed on exports and imports, affecting trade relations with countries like Mexico,Canada, and Cuba.
Muckrakers
Progressive journalists in the early 1900s who exposed corruption and societal issues.
Yellow Journalism
A type of journalism that romanticizes war and promotes war.
Role of women
Increased visibility of women’s contributions during and after wartime; related to the 19th amendment
Social Darwinism
A sociological theory using “survival of the fittest” to justify social hierarchies and inequalities
Military segregation
The enforced separation of Black individuals within the military.
isolationism
The U.S. policy post-WWI of avoiding international involvement in European and Asian politics.
Nationalism
Pride in one’s nation that can lead to military enlistment and a strong patriotic sentiment.
war propaganda
Use of imagery and messaging to promote war efforts, typically invoking patriotic appeals.
Expansion of Government Power in Wartime
Increase in government authority during war, exemplified by the Sedition Act
Selective Service
The requirement for men aged 21-45 to register for the military draft
Rationing
The practice of limiting the amount of food persons can consume to help support wartime efforts