Chapter 7

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Chapter 7

Imperialism
the actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over a smaller or weaker nation
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Imperialism the actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over a smaller or weaker nation
Protectorate A country that is technically independent but is actually under the control of another country
Yellow Journalism type of sensational biased and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers
Autonomy The quality or state of being self-governing
Jingoism Extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy
Sphere of Influence Section of a country where one foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers
Open door policy A policy that allowed each foreign nation in China to trade freely in the other nations sphere of influence
Dollar Diplomacy A policy of joining the business interests of a country with its diplomatic interests abroad
China The open door policy ensured trading rights with this country
Economic _________ and political domination of a strong nation over a weaker one is Imperialism
Sensational Stories American support for Cuban rebels was fueled by this
Monoroe Doctrine The Roosevelt Corollary was seen as a statement built on this

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