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Progressive Era
American History
Term | Definition |
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Diplomacy | Activity or skill of managing international relations. |
Monroe Doctrine | Created by James Monroe- document opposing European colonialism. (1823) |
Panama Canal | Waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and used for trading. (1904-1914) |
The Society of Harmonious Fists | A Chinese secret organization that led an uprising in northern China. (boxers) |
Open Door Policy | Deals with Trade policies with China. |
Audacious | Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. |
Filament | Long thin threadlike object. (light bulb) |
Irrevocable | Cant't take back |
Molten | liquefied steel; super hot. |
Rogue | Doing your own thing. |
Tenement | Small living quarters. |
Unscrupulous | Not honest. |
Veritable | Authentic |
Advocate | Person who publicly supports a particular cause or policy |