Policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political or military control over weaker nations Secretary of State who purchased Alaska from Russia Person sent to another country by a church to spread its faith It was an important refueling point/port for ships headed to Asia Bought from Russia for $7.2 million First and only Hawaiian queen A Cuban rebel who fought against the Spaniards Style of journalism that exaggerates stories to get people interested and entices them to purchase the material (newspaper, magazine, etc.) Hearst and Pulitzer Ship sunk “supposedly” by Spain. Pushed the US to go to war against Spain without any true evidence “Remember the Maine” US Naval officer who defeated the Spanish fleet during the Spanish American War in the Philippines US President Organized the Rough Riders Responsible for the push to build the Panama Canal “Speak softly and carry a big stick” – meaning the US would use military force if its interests were threatened Volunteer cavalry group lead by Teddy Roosevelt Fought in the Spanish American War An agreement by Cuba which gave the US the right to intervene in their affairs Ended the Spanish American War Gave the US the right to govern the Philippines, Cuba, Guam and Puerto Rico Group of Americans who were against imperialism Areas where foreign nations claimed special rights and economic privileges Promoted the Open Door Policy No single country shall have full control of materials and trade in China Chinese who were not pleased by the presence of foreigners taking their raw materials 1900 rebellion by the Boxers who fought along the Empress of China to get rid of foreign influence. The Boxers lost Canal through the Isthmus of Panama that connects the Pacific and Atlantic Infectious disease spread by mosquitoes Medicine given to those infected by malaria and yellow fever Atlantic and Pacific It cut travel time in half and prevented ships from going around the Southern tip of South America US policy that didn’t allow European nations to interfere with South America Allowed the US to interfere in South/Latin America A small strip of land connect two larger bodies of land