Spanish American War Vocabulary
Term
& Definition
1. Tensions
- conflicts (usually
between countries)
2. Sensational
- creating a strong
curiosity, interest, or
reaction through
exaggerated details
3. Yellow Journalism
- sensational and
exaggerated news
written to increase
newspaper sales
4. Corollary
something that follows
directly from something
that has happened; the
result
5. Territory - an organized
division of a country that
does not have the full rights
of a state.
6. Diplomacy
- conducting
negotiations with
other countries
Term
& Definition
7. Assert
- to act or speak up so
others are aware of
one’s interests and
opinions
8. Economic
-affecting money or
finances
9. Police Power
law enforcement powers
10. Incentive
- motivation to do or get
something