Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Expansionism
American Imperialism
4
History
11th Grade
10/25/2017

Additional History Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Expansionism
[image]
Definition
Policy in which a stronger nation extends its economic, political and military control over weaker ones
Term
Reasons for U.S. Expansion [image]
Definition
Find raw materials and markets
More naval bases
Desire to become a world power
Spread civilization (democracy & Christianity)
Term
Alfred Thayer Mahan
[image]
Definition
Wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History," which convinces gov’t to strengthen navy
Term
Yellow Journalism
[image]
Definition
Biased newspapers that exaggerate news to show a point of view; encouraged Americans to go to war with Spain
Supporting users have an ad free experience!