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Unit 3: Rise of a World Power

Terms in this set (51)

Imperialism
Policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories
Armistice
Truce to end war
Isolationism
A policy of pulling away from involvement in world affairs
Fourteen Points
Speech by President Wilson laying out his plan for World Peace following WWI
Treaty of Versailles
Ended World War I and assigned blame to Germany.
Panama Canal
Canal built through panama to create a shorter trip for trade
Alfred T. Mahan
Urged the US Government to build up the Navy to compete with other powerful countries
Dollar Diplomacy
Loaning money to foreign countries in exchange for alliances
Protectorate
A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power
Alliance
A pair or grouping of countries coming together to assist and defend one another
Nationalism
A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation
Militarism
The development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
Propaganda
A kind of biased communication designed to influence people's thoughts and actions
Reparations
War damages
Neutrality
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict
Yellow Journalism
Sensationalized style of writing to lure and enrage readers
Monroe Doctrine
Policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas
Roosevelt Corollary
States the US would protect its interests in Latin America
Foreign Policy
A nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations
Spanish-American War
War fought on two fronts, in the Caribbean and in the Pacific against the Spanish Empire
Joseph Pulitzer
newspaper magnate who practiced yellow journalism; major literary prize is named after him
William R. Hearst
Owner of a competing New York newspaper responsible for sensationalizing reports from Cuba in order to sell papers
USS Maine
American battleship that exploded and caused the Spanish American war
Queen Lilioukalani
Queen of Hawaii that was overthrown by American settlers and natives
John J. Pershing
commander of the american expeditionary force
Sanford B. Dole
American farmer who led the revolt against the Queen of Hawaii
John Hay
US Secretary of State who initially got China to agree to the Open Door Policy.
Open Door Policy
The policy to keep the Chinese trade open to everyone on an equal basis
Big Stick Diplomacy
Roosevelt said the U.S. would, "Speak softly, but carry a big stick."
San Juan Hill
Important battle in Spanish American War Teddy Roosevelt and Rough Riders
Yellow Fever
a disease transmitted by mosquitoes: its symptoms included high fever and vomiting
Dr. William Gorgas
Responsible for killing mosquito breeding ground and stopping the spread of the Yellow Fever while building the Panama Canal
Rough Riders
Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War
Platt Amendment
Specified when the US could intervene in Cuban affairs
De Lome Letter
The Spanish ambassador insults President McKinley, accused america of being weak
Zimmerman Telegram
A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack the U.S.
Lusitania
British boat that was sunk by the German U-boats while 128 Americans were on board; made America consider entering WWI
Sussex Pledge
German pledge to warn neutral ships and passenger vessels before attacking
U-Boat
German submarine
Selective Service Act
act passed by Congress in 1917 authorizing a draft of men for military service
Schenck vs. US
Supreme Court ruling limiting free speech when it poses a "Clear and present danger"
American Expeditionary Force
the name given to the american military force that fought in world war 1
Alvin York
Tennessee-born soldier whose action in the Argonne Forest made him an American hero; Medal of Honor recipient
Battle of Argonne Forest
one of the last major battles of WWI that led to Germany's surrender
League of Nations
An organization of nations formed after World War I to promote cooperation and peace.
Henry Cabot Lodge
Conservative senator who wanted to keep the United States out of the League of Nations
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo, started World War I.
Western Front
Battle line in Western Europe between the Allies and the Central Powers in WWI
Espionage Act 1917
Law which punished people for aiding the enemy or refusing military duty during WWI
Trench Warfare
a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.
Woodrow Wilson
President of the United States during WWI. He wanted peace & democracy. Makes 14 points speech.
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