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Chapter 10 & 12 Vocab List
Chapter 10 & 12 Vocab List
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History
9th Grade
09/23/2009

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Imperialism

 

 

Definition

 

Policy by a stronger nation to attempt to create an empire by dominating weaker nations economically,politically,culturaly,or militarly. p.352

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ANNEX

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To join or attach, as in the joining of a new territory to an existing country. p. 135 or 353

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JINGOISM

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A feeling of strong national pride and a desire for an aggressive foreign policy.  p. 359

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PLATT AMENDMENT

 

Definition

An addition to the 1900 Cuban constitution by the American government that gave the United States the right to establish naval bases in Cuba  and to intervene in Cuban affairs whenever necessary. p 362

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SPHERE OF INFLUENCE

Definition
Area of economic and political control exerted by one nation over another  nation or other nations . p.364
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OPEN DOOR POLICY

Definition
American approach to China around 1900 , favoring open trade relations between China and other nations .  p. 364
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ROOSEVELT COROLLARY

Definition
President Theodore Roosevelt 's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine in which he asserted the right of the United States to intervene in Latin American nations.  p. 368
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DOLLAR DIPLOMACY

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President Taft's policy of encouraging American investment in foreign economics  p. 370

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GREAT WHITE FLEET

Definition
A force of United States Navy ships that undertook a world cruise in 1907 p. 375
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MILITARISM

Definition
Policy of of aggressive building up a nation's armed forces in preparation for war as well as giving the military more authority over the government and foreign policy
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MOBILIZATION

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The readying of troops for war

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CENTRAL POWERS

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In World War I , Germany and Austria Hungrary.   p. 417

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ALLIED POWERS

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Russia,France,Serbia,Great Britain were allies . p. 417

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STALEMATE

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Situation in which meither side in a conflict is able to gain the advantage.   p. 417

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PROPAGANDA

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Information intended to sway public opinion.   p. 418

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NATIONALISM

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Devotion to one' nation . p. 353

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U-BOAT

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A Germain submarine

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SUSSEX PLEDGE

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Pledge by the German government in 1916 that no submarine would warn ships before attacking .   p. 423

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AUTOCRAT

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Ruler with unlimited power.   p. 418

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SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT

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Law passed in 1917 authorizing a draft of young men for military service in World War I.   p. 425

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CONVOY

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Group of unarmed ships surronded by a ring of armed naval vessels .   p. 426

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ZEPPELIN

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A German floating airship.  p. 429

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ARMISTICE

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A cease fire or truce .    p. 430

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GENOCIDE

Definition

 

 

Organized killing of an entire people .  p. 431

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LIBERTY BONDS

Definition

 

 

Special war bond sold by the government to support the Allied cause during World War I .   p. 432

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RATIONING

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Distribution of goods to consumers in a fixed amount  p. 434

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PRICE CONTROL

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System of pricing determined by the government.   p. 433

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SEDITIONS

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Any speech or action that encourages rebellion.  p. 435

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ESPIONAGE ACT

Definition

 

The Espionage Act was passed by Congress in 1917 after the United States entered the First World War. It prescribed a $10,000 fine and 20 years' imprisonment for interfering with the recruiting of troops or the disclosure of information dealing with national defence. Additional penalties were included for the refusal to perform military duty. Over the next few months around 900 went to prison under the Espionage Act

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FOURTEEN POINTS

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President Wilson's proposal in 1918 for a postwar European peace.   p. 437

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SELF-DETERMINATION

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The power to make decisions about one's own future.

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SPOILS

Definition

 

 

Reward gained through miliatry victory.  p.438

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LEAGUE OF NATIONS

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International orgaization formed after World War I that aimed to ensure security and peace for alll uts members.   p. 438

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REPARATIONS

Definition

 

 

Payment from an enemy for economic injury suffered during a war.   p. 439

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TREATY OF VERSAILLES

 

OR VERSAILLES TREATY

Definition
1919 treaty that ended World War I .   p. 439
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