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? country taking power over another country.
•Militarism- the principle or policy of maintaining a large military establishment.
•Nationalism-devotion or loyalty to ones nation.
•Diplomacy-
•Spheres of influence-
•Protectorate-a stronger country has alot more power over another country
•Arbitration-settlement of dispute by 3rd party
*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 -
Which countries were most powerful in the 1900?
great britain
germany
france
austria-hungry
italy
russia
united states
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