ExpansionismThe policyof territorialor economicexpansion.AmericanExpeditionaryForceThe USmilitary forcesent to fight inEurope duringWorld War I.EspionageactAct passed byCongress in June1917 enacting severepenalties for anyoneengaged in disloyalor treasonableactivitiesImperialismA policy ofextending acountry's powerand influencethrough diplomacyor military force.InsurrectionA violentuprisingagainst anauthority orgovernmentAnnexTo takecontrol ofa countryor areaFourteenPointsList of terms forresolving WWIand future warsoutlined byPresidentWilsonContainmentUS policy aimed atpreventing thespread ofcommunism duringthe Cold War, oftenthrough political andmilitary pressure.DollarDiplomacyTaft's policy ofusing economicinvestment toboost Americaninfluenceabroad.ImperialismThe domination byone country of thepolitical,economic, orcultural life ofanother country orregionA.MitchellPalmerThe USAttorneyGeneral knownfor hisinvolvement inthe Red Scare.OpenDoorPolicyA policyproposed by theUS in 1899 toallow multipleimperial powersaccess to China.ManifestDestinyThe 19th-centurybelief that the USwas destined toexpand across NorthAmerica, often usedto justify westwardexpansion.SelectiveServiceActAct passed byCongress in May1917 authorizinga draft of youngmen moremilitary serviceAmericanCivilLibertiesUnionAn organizationfounded in 1920to protect civilliberties anddefendindividuals' rights.ImpetusAn influencethat makessomethinghappen, orhappen morequicklySpanish-AmericanWarA conflict in1898 betweenSpain and theUS, resulting inthe US acquiringterritories.USSMaineAmerican navalship that sankin HavanaHarbor, leadingto the Spanish-American War.EspionageThe practice ofspying or usingspies to obtaininformationabout theenemy."Dollar"DiplomacyPresident Taft'spolicy ofexpandingAmericaninvestmentsabroadExpansionismA policy ofactively seekingto increase anation'sterritorialholdings.MonroeDoctrineDeclaration byPresident Monroe in1823 that the UnitedStates would opposethe efforts by anyoutside power tocontrol a nation in theWestern HemisphereGlobalinfluenceThe ability of anation to exertpower and influenceon a worldwidescale throughpolitical, economic,and cultural means.RooseveltCorollaryPresidentRoosevelt'sreassertion ofthe MonroeDoctrineSussexPledgeA promise madeby Germany tothe US to notsink passengerships withoutwarning.LeagueofNationsAn internationalorganizationestablished afterWorld War I topromote peaceand cooperation.InternationaldiplomacyNegotiations andcommunicationbetween nationsto managerelationships andresolve issues.FourteenPointsWoodrowWilson's post-World War Iplan for peaceand the Leagueof Nations.YellowPressNewspapers thatused sensationalheadlines andexaggeratedstories in order topromotereadershipMilitaryinterventionDirect involvementof a nation'sarmed forces inanother country'saffairs, often toinfluence politicalsituations.PanamaCanalA canal built bythe US inPanama toconnect theAtlantic andPacific Oceans.OpenDoorPolicyAmericanstatement that thegovernment didnot want coloniesin China, butfavored free tradethereSeditionActsLaws passed in1918 that madeit illegal tocriticize the USgovernmentduring wartime."Moral"DiplomacyPresident's Wilson'sstatement that the USwould not use force toassert influence in theworld, but wouldinstead work topromote human rightsSphereofinfluenceA regiondominatedand controlledby an outsidepowerAutonomousIndependent;self-governingBig StickDiplomacyTheodoreRoosevelt'sforeign policy ofnegotiatingpeacefully but alsodemonstratingpower.SpanishAmericanWarA war between theUS and Spain whichresulted in Spain'swithdrawal fromCuba and it's cessionof Guam, PuertoRico, and thePhilippines"Big Stick"DiplomacyPresident'sRoosevelt's policy ofcreating and using,when necessary, astrong military threatto achieve America'sgoalsImperialismThe policy ofextending a nation'spower and controlthrough colonizationor political influenceover otherterritories.Self-determinationThe right of anation togovern itselfand choose itsown form ofgovernment.ZimmermanNoteA secret diplomaticcommunicationissued by theGerman Empireproposing a militaryalliance with Mexicoagainst the US.Annexationof HawaiiThe USacquisition ofHawaii in 1898,making it aterritory in1900.ExpansionismThe policyof territorialor economicexpansion.AmericanExpeditionaryForceThe USmilitary forcesent to fight inEurope duringWorld War I.EspionageactAct passed byCongress in June1917 enacting severepenalties for anyoneengaged in disloyalor treasonableactivitiesImperialismA policy ofextending acountry's powerand influencethrough diplomacyor military force.InsurrectionA violentuprisingagainst anauthority orgovernmentAnnexTo takecontrol ofa countryor areaFourteenPointsList of terms forresolving WWIand future warsoutlined byPresidentWilsonContainmentUS policy aimed atpreventing thespread ofcommunism duringthe Cold War, oftenthrough political andmilitary pressure.DollarDiplomacyTaft's policy ofusing economicinvestment toboost Americaninfluenceabroad.ImperialismThe domination byone country of thepolitical,economic, orcultural life ofanother country orregionA.MitchellPalmerThe USAttorneyGeneral knownfor hisinvolvement inthe Red Scare.OpenDoorPolicyA policyproposed by theUS in 1899 toallow multipleimperial powersaccess to China.ManifestDestinyThe 19th-centurybelief that the USwas destined toexpand across NorthAmerica, often usedto justify westwardexpansion.SelectiveServiceActAct passed byCongress in May1917 authorizinga draft of youngmen moremilitary serviceAmericanCivilLibertiesUnionAn organizationfounded in 1920to protect civilliberties anddefendindividuals' rights.ImpetusAn influencethat makessomethinghappen, orhappen morequicklySpanish-AmericanWarA conflict in1898 betweenSpain and theUS, resulting inthe US acquiringterritories.USSMaineAmerican navalship that sankin HavanaHarbor, leadingto the Spanish-American War.EspionageThe practice ofspying or usingspies to obtaininformationabout theenemy."Dollar"DiplomacyPresident Taft'spolicy ofexpandingAmericaninvestmentsabroadExpansionismA policy ofactively seekingto increase anation'sterritorialholdings.MonroeDoctrineDeclaration byPresident Monroe in1823 that the UnitedStates would opposethe efforts by anyoutside power tocontrol a nation in theWestern HemisphereGlobalinfluenceThe ability of anation to exertpower and influenceon a worldwidescale throughpolitical, economic,and cultural means.RooseveltCorollaryPresidentRoosevelt'sreassertion ofthe MonroeDoctrineSussexPledgeA promise madeby Germany tothe US to notsink passengerships withoutwarning.LeagueofNationsAn internationalorganizationestablished afterWorld War I topromote peaceand cooperation.InternationaldiplomacyNegotiations andcommunicationbetween nationsto managerelationships andresolve issues.FourteenPointsWoodrowWilson's post-World War Iplan for peaceand the Leagueof Nations.YellowPressNewspapers thatused sensationalheadlines andexaggeratedstories in order topromotereadershipMilitaryinterventionDirect involvementof a nation'sarmed forces inanother country'saffairs, often toinfluence politicalsituations.PanamaCanalA canal built bythe US inPanama toconnect theAtlantic andPacific Oceans.OpenDoorPolicyAmericanstatement that thegovernment didnot want coloniesin China, butfavored free tradethereSeditionActsLaws passed in1918 that madeit illegal tocriticize the USgovernmentduring wartime."Moral"DiplomacyPresident's Wilson'sstatement that the USwould not use force toassert influence in theworld, but wouldinstead work topromote human rightsSphereofinfluenceA regiondominatedand controlledby an outsidepowerAutonomousIndependent;self-governingBig StickDiplomacyTheodoreRoosevelt'sforeign policy ofnegotiatingpeacefully but alsodemonstratingpower.SpanishAmericanWarA war between theUS and Spain whichresulted in Spain'swithdrawal fromCuba and it's cessionof Guam, PuertoRico, and thePhilippines"Big Stick"DiplomacyPresident'sRoosevelt's policy ofcreating and using,when necessary, astrong military threatto achieve America'sgoalsImperialismThe policy ofextending a nation'spower and controlthrough colonizationor political influenceover otherterritories.Self-determinationThe right of anation togovern itselfand choose itsown form ofgovernment.ZimmermanNoteA secret diplomaticcommunicationissued by theGerman Empireproposing a militaryalliance with Mexicoagainst the US.Annexationof HawaiiThe USacquisition ofHawaii in 1898,making it aterritory in1900.

US as a World Super Power Vocab BINGO! - Call List

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  1. The policy of territorial or economic expansion.
    Expansionism
  2. The US military force sent to fight in Europe during World War I.
    American Expeditionary Force
  3. Act passed by Congress in June 1917 enacting severe penalties for anyone engaged in disloyal or treasonable activities
    Espionage act
  4. A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
    Imperialism
  5. A violent uprising against an authority or government
    Insurrection
  6. To take control of a country or area
    Annex
  7. List of terms for resolving WWI and future wars outlined by President Wilson
    Fourteen Points
  8. US policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism during the Cold War, often through political and military pressure.
    Containment
  9. Taft's policy of using economic investment to boost American influence abroad.
    Dollar Diplomacy
  10. The domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
    Imperialism
  11. The US Attorney General known for his involvement in the Red Scare.
    A.Mitchell Palmer
  12. A policy proposed by the US in 1899 to allow multiple imperial powers access to China.
    Open Door Policy
  13. The 19th-century belief that the US was destined to expand across North America, often used to justify westward expansion.
    Manifest Destiny
  14. Act passed by Congress in May 1917 authorizing a draft of young men more military service
    Selective Service Act
  15. An organization founded in 1920 to protect civil liberties and defend individuals' rights.
    American Civil Liberties Union
  16. An influence that makes something happen, or happen more quickly
    Impetus
  17. A conflict in 1898 between Spain and the US, resulting in the US acquiring territories.
    Spanish-American War
  18. American naval ship that sank in Havana Harbor, leading to the Spanish-American War.
    USS Maine
  19. The practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the enemy.
    Espionage
  20. President Taft's policy of expanding American investments abroad
    "Dollar" Diplomacy
  21. A policy of actively seeking to increase a nation's territorial holdings.
    Expansionism
  22. Declaration by President Monroe in 1823 that the United States would oppose the efforts by any outside power to control a nation in the Western Hemisphere
    Monroe Doctrine
  23. The ability of a nation to exert power and influence on a worldwide scale through political, economic, and cultural means.
    Global influence
  24. President Roosevelt's reassertion of the Monroe Doctrine
    Roosevelt Corollary
  25. A promise made by Germany to the US to not sink passenger ships without warning.
    Sussex Pledge
  26. An international organization established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation.
    League of Nations
  27. Negotiations and communication between nations to manage relationships and resolve issues.
    International diplomacy
  28. Woodrow Wilson's post-World War I plan for peace and the League of Nations.
    Fourteen Points
  29. Newspapers that used sensational headlines and exaggerated stories in order to promote readership
    Yellow Press
  30. Direct involvement of a nation's armed forces in another country's affairs, often to influence political situations.
    Military intervention
  31. A canal built by the US in Panama to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
    Panama Canal
  32. American statement that the government did not want colonies in China, but favored free trade there
    Open Door Policy
  33. Laws passed in 1918 that made it illegal to criticize the US government during wartime.
    Sedition Acts
  34. President's Wilson's statement that the US would not use force to assert influence in the world, but would instead work to promote human rights
    "Moral" Diplomacy
  35. A region dominated and controlled by an outside power
    Sphere of influence
  36. Independent; self-governing
    Autonomous
  37. Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy of negotiating peacefully but also demonstrating power.
    Big Stick Diplomacy
  38. A war between the US and Spain which resulted in Spain's withdrawal from Cuba and it's cession of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
    Spanish American War
  39. President's Roosevelt's policy of creating and using, when necessary, a strong military threat to achieve America's goals
    "Big Stick" Diplomacy
  40. The policy of extending a nation's power and control through colonization or political influence over other territories.
    Imperialism
  41. The right of a nation to govern itself and choose its own form of government.
    Self-determination
  42. A secret diplomatic communication issued by the German Empire proposing a military alliance with Mexico against the US.
    Zimmerman Note
  43. The US acquisition of Hawaii in 1898, making it a territory in 1900.
    Annexation of Hawaii