US Imperialism 1890-1920
History

Roosevelt’s foreign policy, negotiate peacefully but also have the strength in case things go wrong
Big stick diplomacy
Roosevelts foreign policy, negotiate peacefully but also have the strength in case things go wrong. Big stick diplomacy. Big stick diplomacy is a strategy that emphasizes negotiating calmly while maintaining a powerful military as a backup.

An anti-imperialist, anti-foreign, and anti-Christian uprising in China between 1899 and 1901
Boxer Rebellion
An anti-imperialist, anti-foreign, and anti-Christian uprising in China between 1899 and 1901. Boxer Rebellion. The Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese movement aiming to expel foreign influence and Christianity from China.

Support is given only to countries whose beliefs are the same to that of the supporting nation
Moral diplomacy
Support is given only to countries whose beliefs are the same to that of the supporting nation. Moral diplomacy. Moral diplomacy is a strategy where a country supports other nations with similar values and democratic principles.

Proposed to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis
Open Door notes
Proposed to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis. Open Door notes. The Open Door Notes were a U.S. policy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at ensuring equal trading rights for all nations in China.

The US policy that allowed for trade in China open to all countries equally
Open Door Policy
The US policy that allowed for trade in China open to all countries equally. Open Door Policy. The Open Door Policy aimed to ensure that all countries could trade with China on an equal basis, preventing any single nation from monopolizing commerce with China.

An artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean, opened in 1914
Panama Canal
An artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean, opened in 1914. Panama Canal. The Panama Canal is a man-made channel that significantly shortened maritime travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, revolutionizing global trade.

Defined the terms of Cuban, US relations to essentially be an unequal one
Platt Amendment
Defined the terms of Cuban, US relations to essentially be an unequal one. Platt Amendment. The Platt Amendment was a 1901 agreement that allowed the United States to intervene in Cuba's affairs and maintain a military presence on the island.

The US will intervene in conflicts between European and Latin America countries
Roosevelt Corollary
The US will intervene in conflicts between European and Latin America countries. Roosevelt Corollary. The Roosevelt Corollary stated that the US could intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and keep European powers out.

A nickname given to the 1st US volunteer cavalry raised for the Spanish American War
Rough Riders
A nickname given to the 1st US volunteer cavalry raised for the Spanish American War Rough Riders. The Rough Riders were a famous group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.

Fought between the Russian Empire and Japan over interests in Manchuria and Korea
Russo-Japanese War
Fought between the Russian Empire and Japan over interests in Manchuria and Korea. Russo-Japanese War. It was a conflict in 1904-1905 where Japan emerged victorious, marking the first time an Asian power defeated a European one in modern history.

A treaty signed by Spain and the US that ended the Spanish American War - 1898
Treaty of Paris
A treaty signed by Spain and the US that ended the Spanish American War - 1898. Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris was the agreement that ended the Spanish-American War, resulting in Spain ceding territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines to the U.S.

A Spanish general who served as the Governor General of the Philippines and Cuba
Valeriano Weyler
A Spanish general who served as the Governor General of the Philippines and Cuba, Valeriano Weyler. He is known for implementing harsh policies in Cuba that intensified tensions leading up to the Spanish-American War.

Journalism that presents little or no legitimate news, instead has eye-catching headlines
Yellow journalism
Journalism that presents little or no legitimate news, instead has eye-catching headlines. Yellow journalism. In history, yellow journalism refers to sensationalized and exaggerated reporting used in the late 19th century to attract readers and influence public opinion.