Today we intro'd chapter 10
Key Topics:
Driving Idea: How did the US deal with the world in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
•Imperialism-Why do countries colonize?
•Militarism
•Nationalism
•Diplomacy
•Spheres of influence
•Protectorate
•Arbitration
*Alfred Mahan
*Old vs. New Diplomacy
*Main powers in the late 1800's
US purchase of Alaska - US taking of Hawaii - Spanish-American War- -Causes - -battles/famous people involved - -Results/Treaty - US Control of Puerto Rico - US Control of Cuba - US Control of Philippines - Open Door Policy in China - Boxer Rebellion in China - Teddy Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize - Getting control and building Panama Canal - Roosevelt Corollary and Monroe Doctrine - Big Stick Diplomacy--"Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Taft's Dollar Diplomacy - Wilson's Missionary Diplomacy - US issues with Mexico -
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