7.1-7.8 APUSH
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1. Imperialism A policy where a nation expands its power by gaining territories, political control,
or economic influence over other regions.
2. Open Door Policy A U.S. policy (1899-1900) stating that all nations should have equal trading rights
in China.
3. Turner's Frontier Historian Frederick Jackson Turner argued in 1893 that the American frontier
Thesis shaped democracy, individualism, and national identity.
4. Social Darwinism The belief that economic and social success comes from natural superiority.
5. White Man's Bur- The belief that Western nations had a duty to civilize and govern non-Western
den peoples.
6. Neutrality A policy of not taking sides in a war between other nations.
7. Jingoism Extreme nationalism and aggressive foreign policy, often supporting war to expand
national power.
8. Anti-Imperialist An organization formed in 1898 that opposed U.S. imperialism, especially the
League annexation of the Philippines.
9. Isolationism A foreign policy of avoiding political or military involvement in other nations' affairs.
10. Annexation The formal addition of territory to a nation.
11. Insular Cases A series of Supreme Court decisions (1901) ruling that constitutional rights did not
automatically apply to people in U.S. territories.
12. Total War A form of warfare where entire societies mobilize for war, including economies,
industries, and civilians.
13. Yellow Journalism Sensational and exaggerated news reporting used to increase newspaper sales.
14. USS Maine
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A U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana harbor in 1898, leading Americans to
blame Spain.
15. De Lome Letter A letter from the Spanish ambassador criticizing President William McKinley.
16. The Rough Riders A volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt that became famous for its role
in the Battle of San Juan Hill.
17. Treaty of Paris The treaty that ended the Spanish-American War, giving the U.S. control of Puerto
(1898) Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
18. Platt Amendment A law that gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs.
19. Teller Amend- A U.S. declaration during the Spanish-American War promising that the United
ment States would not annex Cuba.
20. Philippine-Ameri- A war (1899-1902) between the United States and Filipino nationalists who fought
can War for independence.
21. Muckrakers Journalists who exposed corruption, social injustice, and corporate abuses during
the Progressive Era.
22. The Jungle A novel by Upton Sinclair exposing terrible conditions in the meatpacking industry.
23. Social Gospel A religious movement arguing that Christian principles should be applied to solve
social problems.
24. Jane Addams / Jane Addams founded Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that provided
Hull House education and services to immigrants.
25. Secret Ballot A voting system where votes are cast privately, preventing voter intimidation.
26. Initiative A reform allowing citizens to propose laws directly by petition.
27. Referendum A system where voters approve or reject laws passed by the legislature.
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1. Imperialism A policy where a nation expands its power by gaining territories, political control,
or economic influence over other regions.
2. Open Door Policy A U.S. policy (1899-1900) stating that all nations should have equal trading rights
in China.
3. Turner's Frontier Historian Frederick Jackson Turner argued in 1893 that the American frontier
Thesis shaped democracy, individualism, and national identity.
4. Social Darwinism The belief that economic and social success comes from natural superiority.
5. White Man's Bur- The belief that Western nations had a duty to civilize and govern non-Western
den peoples.
6. Neutrality A policy of not taking sides in a war between other nations.
7. Jingoism Extreme nationalism and aggressive foreign policy, often supporting war to expand
national power.
8. Anti-Imperialist An organization formed in 1898 that opposed U.S. imperialism, especially the
League annexation of the Philippines.
9. Isolationism A foreign policy of avoiding political or military involvement in other nations' affairs.
10. Annexation The formal addition of territory to a nation.
11. Insular Cases A series of Supreme Court decisions (1901) ruling that constitutional rights did not
automatically apply to people in U.S. territories.
12. Total War A form of warfare where entire societies mobilize for war, including economies,
industries, and civilians.
13. Yellow Journalism Sensational and exaggerated news reporting used to increase newspaper sales.
14. USS Maine
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A U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana harbor in 1898, leading Americans to
blame Spain.
15. De Lome Letter A letter from the Spanish ambassador criticizing President William McKinley.
16. The Rough Riders A volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt that became famous for its role
in the Battle of San Juan Hill.
17. Treaty of Paris The treaty that ended the Spanish-American War, giving the U.S. control of Puerto
(1898) Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
18. Platt Amendment A law that gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs.
19. Teller Amend- A U.S. declaration during the Spanish-American War promising that the United
ment States would not annex Cuba.
20. Philippine-Ameri- A war (1899-1902) between the United States and Filipino nationalists who fought
can War for independence.
21. Muckrakers Journalists who exposed corruption, social injustice, and corporate abuses during
the Progressive Era.
22. The Jungle A novel by Upton Sinclair exposing terrible conditions in the meatpacking industry.
23. Social Gospel A religious movement arguing that Christian principles should be applied to solve
social problems.
24. Jane Addams / Jane Addams founded Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that provided
Hull House education and services to immigrants.
25. Secret Ballot A voting system where votes are cast privately, preventing voter intimidation.
26. Initiative A reform allowing citizens to propose laws directly by petition.
27. Referendum A system where voters approve or reject laws passed by the legislature.
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