United States overseas expansion follows the expansion of U.S. frontiers on the North American continent.
Key Terms:
1.Imperialism: the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
2.Protectorate: a state or territory so protected.
3.Yellow Journalism: exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.
4.Jingoism: the spirit, policy, or practice of jingoes; bellicose chauvinism.
5.Sphere of Influence: any area in which one nation wields dominant power over another or others.
6.Open Door policy: a concept in foreign affairs stating that, in principle,
all nations should have equal commercial and industrial trade rights.
7.Dollar Diplomacy: the term used to describe the efforts of the United States.
Key Facts:
1.Matthew C. Perry: took an expedition to Japan to negotiate a trade treaty.
2.Queen Liliuokalani: was the Queen of Hawaii, forced to give up her power then was requested that the United States annex Hawaii.
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