Chapter 28 AP US History

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Open Door Policy

statement of principles initiated by the United States (1899, 1900) for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.

was the U.S. Secretary of State and was known for his promotion of the 'Open Door' policy in China

Theodore Roosevelt

26th US President

The narrow land bridge between North and South America

Roosevelt Corollary

The corollary stated that not only were the nations of the Western Hemisphere not open to colonization by European powers, but that the United States had the responsibility to preserve order and protect life and property in those countries.

"Big Stick Policy"

nternational negotiations backed by the threat of force. The phrase comes from a proverb quoted by Theodore Roosevelt

Great White Fleet

popular nickname for the United States Navy battle fleet that completed a circumnavigation of the globe from 16 December 1907 to 22 February 1909 by order of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. It consisted of 16 battleships divided into two squadrons, along with various escorts.

Russo-Japanese War

military conflict in which a victorious Japan forced Russia to abandon its expansionist policy in the Far East,

was an anti-foreigner, anti-West uprising in China in 1899 and 1900. Largely caused by foreign influence in trade, religion, and politics, the ...

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