Boxer Rebellion: The Boxers (a term describing a group of Chinese nationalists who called themselves Righteous and Harmonious Fists) were intent on ridding their country of foreign influences. When they began a violent campaign against foreigners, U.S. marines were sent in to fight alongside troops from other Western nations. The Boxers were overcome in August 1900.

Consulting firm: A company made up of experts in a certain field. The firm is hired by businesses to help them improve their operations.

Cooperatives: A group of individuals or businesses with similar interests who pool resources.

Crisis management: The ability to make decisions during a time of crisis to help improve the situation.

Debtors: Those who borrow money from a lending institution and pay back the loan with interest (interest is a charge for borrowing money) over a period of time.

Foreclosing: When a lending institution ends...