KEY TERMS Key Terms and People to Know for the Regents Exam
American Imperialism
The US annexed (took control of) Hawaii and the Philippines to establish naval bases in the Pacific. The US practiced imperialism because they wanted to secure better access to foreign markets (like China) where they could sell US goods.
Open Door Policy
As many nations competed to gain access to markets in China, the US proposed the “Open Door” policy, suggesting that all nations share equal access to Chinese trade. This helped the US secure access to Chinese markets to sell American products.