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Ch.17 Vocabulary
History Ch.17 Vocabulary
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11th Grade
09/18/2013

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Imperialism
Definition
Economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.
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Protectorate
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Imperial power allows local rulers to stay in control and protected them against rebellions and invasion
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Yellow Journalism
Definition
Sesationalist reporting in which writers exaggerate or make up stories to attract readers
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Jingoism
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An attitude of aggressive nationalism in the Republican Party
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Sphere of Influence
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An area where a foreign influence controlled economic development such as railroad construction and minning
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Open Door Policy
Definition
All countries should be allowed to trade with China
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Dollar Diplomacy
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American buisness leaders support Latin American and Asian development, everyone would benefit. Substituting dollars for bullets.
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