1st Nine Weeks Exam 25-26

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Imperialism

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extending a nation's power through diplomacy or military force

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Yellow Journalism

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sensationalized news to influence public opinion

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USS Maine explosion

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Led to U.S. entry into Spanish-American War

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Territories the U.S. gained due to the Spanish American War

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Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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Open Door Policy

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policy for equal trade in China

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Zimmerman Telegram

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German proposal to Mexico to declare war on U.S. ; helped draw U.S. into WWI

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Selective Service Act

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requiring men to register for military draft in WWI

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Fourteen Points

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plan for post-WWI peace

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League of Nations

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organization for peace after WWI

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Espionage and Sedition Acts

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limiting antiwar speech during WWI