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 1904-1905War 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