imperialism

Monroe Doctrine

Definition: a principal of US policy, the united states would not tolerate intervention.

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Spanish American War

Definition: This was a war between Spain and united states and it started as an intervention.

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Roosevelt Corollary

Definition: the US has the right to protect its economic interests.

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Panama Canal

Definition: The canal connects the Atlantic ocean and the pacific ocean.

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Santa Ana

Definition: a general that seized power of mexico as a dictator.

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Benito Juarez

Definition: fought against foreign occupation.

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Pancho Villa & Emiliano Zapata

Definition: a provisional government was formed under Fancisco Leon de la Barra.

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Homework (12/7) 

1) Why did European countries go overseas?
2) How did they justify taking over other countries?
3) What happened in south Africa?

4) What was the Berlin conference?
5) Why did Europeans spread so easily into Africa?

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