11/8/2012

[8Alex]

Driving Idea: How did the US deal with the world in the late 1800's and early 1900's?

•Imperialism- where strong countries take over other smaller/weaker countries.

Why do countries colonize?

•Militarism- having a very strong military that is always prepared to use, used as a threat.

•Nationalism- strong patriotism. strong pride in your country.

•Diplomacy-  how we officially deal with other countries. ex: diplomats visiting other countries.

•Spheres of influence- area that a country has a lot of influence over.

•Protectorate- where a strong country controls a bigger country and protects it.

•Arbitration- solving a dispute between parties by a person agreed to by them. they bring in a person who decides it for them. they have to agree to it.

*Alfred Mahan

*Old vs. New Diplomacy

Old Diplomacy: Beginning of our history to the late 1800s early 1900s.

1. Noninterventionist- do intervene in foreign affairs, especially europes.

2. Isolationist- keep to yourself. worked alone during foreign affairs, didn't make alliances with other countries.

3. Passive and Reactive- not agressive, react only if something affects you.

4. Weak army and navy- less likely to go to war.

New Diplomacy: began in late 1800s early 1900s.

1. Imperialistic- began taking over weaker countries in the world. -Alfed Mahan (author) Henry Cabot Lodge, Teddy Roosevelt.

2. Stronger Army and Navy

3. Interventionist- especially in central and south america. - became more involved in other countries affairs. Monroe doctrine said that if any country was attacked that was on the doctrine the US would take it as an attack on the US and we will attack back.

4. Strong Nationalism- having strong pride and confidence in one's country.

 

*Main powers in the late 1800's- Great Britain, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia, United States, Ottoman Empire/Turkey, Japan.

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 -