US Imperialism Crossword

A country that is technically independent, but under the control of another country. Ex: Cuba after the Spanish-American War
A territory under the complete control of a more powerful nation
US Secretary of State who created the Open Door Policy and negotiated the treaty to build the Panama Canal.
President Roosevelt's "big stick"
President Roosevelt's diplomatic strategy to ask countries nicely but be prepared to back it up with the military
President Taft's diplomatic strategy of investing in foreign nations to create strong trade partners and stability overseas.
President Wilson's diplomacy that said the US was a moral guide and should spread peace and democracy around the world.
Gaining colonies and territories.
When one nation has control of many colonies, they have created an _______.
US trade policy in China that said all nations would have equal access to trade.
Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine that stated non-European powers, like Japan, also must stay out of the Western Hemisphere
Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine that said the US was the "world police".
"Keep out" warning to European powers to not create colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
Area of cultural, political, economic or military influence of one country in another.
Shortcut built under President TR's presidency to improve trade and naval defense in the Western Hemisphere
Name of the ship that exploded in Havana Harbor, Cuba that sparked the Spanish-American War.
"Fake news" that made Americans pro-war against Spain.
The "crossroads of the Pacific"
"Seward's Folly"
Nickname for small islands in the Pacific that the US used to refuel ships on their way to trade in Asia