Noninvolvement in world affairs Isolationism
A policy of expanding a country's economy or territory Expansionism
1854 treaty between Japan and the US. Japan agreed to open two ports to American ships Treaty of Kanagawa
The policy of extending the rule or influence of a country over other countries or colonies; the political, military, or economic domination of one country over another Imperialism
To take over territory and incorporate it into another political entity, e.g. a country or state Annexation
Sections of a country where foreign nations enjoy special rights. China was split into these during the age of imperialism Spheres of Influence
Under this each foreign nation would trade freely in others nation's spheres of influence in China Open Door Policy
This 1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who opposed the "foreign devils". The rebellion was ended by British troops Boxer Rebellion
This War was between Russia and Japan over territory in north eastern Asia. Russo-Japanese
This included 16 American battleships, painted white, sent around the world to display American naval power: Great White Fleet
slogan/ rally cry used in 1898 to drum support for war with Spain. Philippines Spanish colony in the Pacific whom the US helped free from the Spanish, but soon after took as their own colony "Remember the Maine“
This volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War Rough Riders
Peace agreement Armistice
A country that is technically independent but actually is under the control of another country Protectorate
This amendment prevented newly independent Cuba from making treaties with other nations and gave the US control over Guantanamo Bay Platt Amendment
This act gave the US direct control over and power to set up a government in Puerto Rico Foraker Act
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land Isthmus
This province of Columbia who gained independence1903. A canal was opened across the isthmus in 1914 Panama
Disorder and lawlessness Anarchy
This was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting America's right to intervene in Latin American affairs Roosevelt Corollary
This is the management of communication and relationships between nations by members and employees of each nation's government Diplomacy
President Taft's policy of linking American business interests to diplomatic interests abroad Dollar Diplomacy