U.S. Involvement Overseas

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the U.S. the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble.

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

Objected to the annexation of the Philippines and the building of an American empire.

Puerto Rican statesman, publisher, one of the most vocal advocates of Puerto Rican self rule.

A United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War.

A foreign region in which a nation has control over trade and other economic activities.

American statement that the government did not want colonies in China, but favored free trade there.

A 1900 revolt in China, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country.

Waterway 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (1904-1914)

Addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting America's right to intervene in Latin American affairs.

The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.

To bring up to date.

A market in which there are many buyers but only one seller.