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imperialism
means the quest for colonial empires. had led three nations to the brink of war. ( British, German, and U.S.) -
open-door policy
the open door policy would give all nations equal access to trade and make an investment with china. there was a series of priciples involved, but japan neither agreed nor disagreed. -
japan
president roosevlt was worried about the war because he feared that if Russia won, it might cut off U.S trade in japan. -
jose marti
born in Havana, Cuba, on January 28th,1853.
at 15 years old marti joined in a revolt agianst cuba's spanish rulers. -
yellow journalist
means pubilshing false new on the newpaper so that the people wouldn't know the truth. -
willliam randolph hearst
His father had made a fortune in the California gold fields and was a rich man when his only son was born in 1863.
Hearst's growing newspaper empire made him a wealthy man. -
USS Maine
the USS Maine had been sent to Havana to protect U.S lives and property. on Febuary 15th the Maine blew up, killing 260 sailors. -
Emilio Aguinaldo
Filipinos had been fighting for independence from Spain. -
Rough Riders
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt had resigned his navel post. in the war's most famous battle, he led a cavalry unit of about 1,000 soldiers toward the Indians and ranchers. -
platt amendment
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panama canal
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monroe doctrine
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Roosevelt Corollary
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Dollar Diplomacy