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Ch.17 Vocab.
U.S. History - Graves - WBHS
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11th Grade
01/11/2009

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the econmonic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations
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imperialism
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the imperial power allowed the loca rulers to stay in control and protected them against rebellions and invasion; in return, the imperial power will protect smaller nations
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protectorate
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any observable fact in nature; an odd or noteable thing
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phenomenon
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to prove or show to be just or conformable to justice, reason, law, etc.
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justify
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the idea that was popular in Britain and the U.S. which was part of the idea of Manifest Destiny
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Anglo-Saxonism
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the idea that the United States and Latin America should work together
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Pan-Americanism
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a brief decline in business prosperity
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recession
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a grant or gift of money
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subsidy
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a kind of sensationalist reporting in which writers often exaggerated or even made up stories to attract readers
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yellow journalism
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an attitude of aggressive nationalism
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jingoism
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to use to one's own advantage; utilize selfishly
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exploit
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an area where a foreign nation controlled econonmic development such as railroad construction and mining
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sphere of influence
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all countries should be allowed to trade with China
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Open Door Policy
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said that the U.S. would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability
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Roosevelt Corollary
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a policy of joining the business interests of a country with its diplomatic interests abroad
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dollar diplomacy
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