Imperialism
policy by a stronger nation to attempt to create an empire by dominating weaker nations
Nationalism
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it, devotion for one's country
Annex
joining of a new territory to an exsiting country
Banana Republics
term use to describe Central American nations dominated by US bussiness interest
Arbitration
settelment of a dispute by a person or panel chosen to listen to both sides and come to a decion
Jingoism
intense burst of nation pride and desire for agressive foreign policy
Platt Amendment
the Platt Amendment stipulated many things the Cuban government could do when granted freedom, still giving the U.S. much control over Cuba
Spheres of Influence
areas in which countries have some political and economic control but do not govern directly (ex. Europe and U.S. in China)
Open Door Policy
U.S would have equal access to China's millions of comsumers
Concession
grant for a piece of land in exchange for a using that land for a specific purpose
Rossevelt Corollary
statement by Teddy R. that the US had a right to intervene in Latin America to preseve law and order
Dollar Diplomacy
President Taft's policy of encouraging American investment in foreign economics
Racism
discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Compulsory
required military service
Great White Fleet
16 American battleships, painted white, sent around the world to display American naval power