Vocab Chapter 10 America Becomes a World Power

Section 1

Imperialism O The practice of building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations

Queen Liliuokalani O Had been the Hawaiian queen just prior to its annexation

Spheres of Influence O Areas where foreign nations can control trade and natural resources

Open Door Policy O Declaration made by John Hay (Secretary of State) that said all countries should have equal access to trade in China

Boxer Rebellion O Chinese people were angry about foreign influence, so they laid siege to the capital of Beijing

Section 2

Yellow journalism O Exaggerated “news” stories with wild, sensational headlines

U.S.S. Maine O U.S. warship that exploded while stationed in Cuba

De Lome letter O Letter written by Spanish ambassador that said our president was weak

Teller Amendment O Said U.S. had no plans to take control of Cuba after helping her gain her independence

Rough Riders O Volunteer unit who helped win the Battle of San Juan Hill and ultimately win the Spanish-American War

Platt Amendment O Allowed the U.S. to interfere in Cuba’s affairs after she became independent

Section 3

Panama Canal O Man-made canal that connects the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans

Roosevelt Corollary O Said the U.S. was going to act as the “police officer” in the Western Hemisphere

Dollar Diplomacy O Policy of controlling Latin American countries by lending them money