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Civil liberties
Civil liberties are individual freedoms protected by law.
Economic Nationalism
A policy emphasizing domestic production and reduced dependence on foreign trade, especially during global disruptions.
Great Migration
The mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to Northern and Western industrial cities seeking jobs, safety, and greater freedom, amidst the desire to escape racial violence and seek employment.
Hegemony
Leadership or dominance of one country over others, often seen in U.S.–Latin American relations.
Hemispheric Hegemony
The dominance of one nation over the political and economic affairs of the Americas. (In this case, the US)
Neutrality Policy
The diplomatic stance of non-involvement in war, adopted by many Latin American nations to protect trade interests and sovereignty.
Sovereignty
Sovereignty is the supreme authority within a state, granting it the power to govern itself without interference from external forces.
War Industries Board (1917)
A U.S. government agency that coordinated industrial production and standardization during the war to maximize efficiency and output.