Across
- 5. A foreign policy strategy that aimed to use economic power to achieve foreign policy goals, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- 6. A man-made waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, significantly reducing travel time for maritime trade.
- 7. A German submarine used during World War I and World War II that was capable of stealthy underwater attacks.
- 8. The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War I.
- 10. A conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, resulting in the U.S. gaining territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
- 13. A global conflict from 1914 to 1918 involving many of the world's great powers, characterized by trench warfare and massive loss of life.
- 14. The action of taking possession of a territory, often through formal agreement or acquisition.
Down
- 1. A diplomatic policy developed by President Theodore Roosevelt, emphasizing negotiation backed by the threat of military force.
- 2. A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
- 3. A diplomatic policy to ensure equal trading rights for all nations and promote trade with China.
- 4. The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
- 9. A British ocean liner sunk by a German U-Boat in 1915, resulting in significant loss of life and contributing to the U.S. entry into World War I.
- 11. Agreements between nations to cooperate for specific purposes, often for mutual defense.
- 12. A strong identification with and pride in one's nation, often leading to the desire for national independence or dominance.