Chapter 12 Vocab Flashcards
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a conflict between Britain and China, lasting form 1839 to 1842, over Britain’s opium trade in china
Opium War
an exemption of foreign residents from the laws of a country
Extraterritorial Rights
a mid-19th century rebellion against the qing dynasty in china, led by Hong Xiuquan
Taiping Rebellion
a foreign region in which a nation has control over trade and other economic activities
Sphere of Influence
proposed that China’s “doors” be open to merchants of all nations
Open Door Policy
a 1900 revolt in china, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country
Boxer Rebellion
an 1854 agreement between the United States and Japan, which opened two Japanese ports to U.S. ships and allowed the United States to set up an embassy in Japan
Treaty of Kanagawa
the period of Japanese history from 1867 - 1912, in which he set forth his beliefs and his goals for Germany
Meiji Era
a 1904-1905 conflict between Russia and Japan, sparked by the two countries’ efforts to dominate Manchuria and Korea
Russo-Japanese War
the adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit
Annexation
a military dictator of a Latin American country
Caudillo
a U.S. policy of opposition to European interference in Latin America, announced by President James Monroe in 1823
Monroe Doctrine
a writer who had been exiled, returned to fight for Cuban independence
Jose Marti
an 1898 conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the United States supported Cubans’ fight for independence
Spanish-American War
a manmade waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, built in Panama by the United States and opened in 1914
Panama Canal
President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine, in which he declared that the United States had the right to exercise “police power” throughout the Western Hemisphere
Roosevelt Corollary
Dominated Mexican political life. Played a leading role in Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain.
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Liberal reformer that strongly influenced the politics of Mexico. Was poor, orphaned Zapotec Indian.
Benito Juarez
A liberal reform movement for redistribution of land, separation of church and state, and increased educational opportunities
La Reforma
Born into one of Mexico’s ten richest families. Educated in United States and France. Believed in democracy and wanted to strengthen its hold in Mexico.
Francisco Madero
Immensely popular cowboy. Had a bold Robin-Hood policy of taking money from the rich and giving it to the poor.
Francisco “Pancho” Villa
Strong, popular leader. Raised a powerful revolutionary army.
Emiliano Zapata
