US Imperialism

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  1. 3. of Influence A region or country where a foreign power has significant economic, political, or military influence, often without formal control or direct governance.
  2. 7. Journalism Sensationalized or exaggerated reporting, often used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to sway public opinion, particularly in relation to the Spanish-American War.
  3. 8. Canal A waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, constructed by the U.S. in Panama, symbolizing American imperialist influence and the desire for global trade dominance.
  4. 10. League A group formed in the late 19th century in opposition to U.S. imperialism, particularly the annexation of the Philippines, arguing that imperialism contradicted American democratic values.
  5. 11. Corollary An addition to the Monroe Doctrine, articulated by Theodore Roosevelt, asserting that the United States could intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and order, particularly against European intervention.
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  1. 1. A conflict between the United States and Spain that resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, marking a shift toward imperialism.
  2. 2. A policy or ideology where a country extends its power and control over other nations or territories through diplomacy, military force, or economic influence.
  3. 4. Doctrine A U.S. foreign policy statement issued in 1823, declaring that European nations should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere, and that any European attempts to colonize or interfere in the Americas would be seen as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention. This doctrine laid the groundwork for later American imperialism, particularly in the Caribbean and Latin America.
  4. 5. Amendment An 1901 amendment to the Cuban Constitution that gave the U.S. significant control over Cuba’s foreign affairs and allowed for U.S. military intervention if necessary.
  5. 6. Destiny The 19th-century belief that it was the United States’ divine right and duty to expand across the North American continent, which also influenced imperialist attitudes toward overseas expansion.
  6. 9. The process of adding a territory to an existing political unit, such as the United States’ acquisition of Hawaii or the Philippines.