Vocab

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

The actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over a smaller, weaker nation.

Question 2

Protectorate

Answer 2

A country that is technically independent but is actually under the control of another country.

Question 3

Pan-Americanism

Answer 3

The idea that the United States and Latin American nations should work together.

Question 4

Yellow Journalism

Answer 4

Type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers.

Question 5

Autonomy

Answer 5

The quality of, or state of being self governing.

Question 6

Jingoism

Answer 6

Extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy.

Question 7

Sphere of Influence

Answer 7

Section of a country where a foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers.

Question 8

Open Door Policy

Answer 8

A policy that allowed each foreign nation in China to trade freely in the other nations’ spheres of influence.

Question 9

Dollar Diplomacy

Answer 9

A policy of joining the business interests of a country with its diplomatic interests abroad.

Question 10

Guerillas

Answer 10

Armed fighters who carry out suprise attacks.