key terms
foreign- policy a government's strategy in dealing with other nations.
diplomacy- the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way. the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad.
imperialism- a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
militarism- the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
nationalism- patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.
sphere of influence- a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
protectorate- a state that is controlled and protected by another
arbitration- the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute
Old diplomacy
1. nonintervention the us did not intervene in foreign affairs especially Europe
2. isolationist the US acted alone in foreign affairs as compared to working with other nations
3. passive and reactive the us waited for events to occur and then acted accordingly
4. weak army and navy
New diplomacy
1. imperialistic going out and conquering territory to create and empire, Alfred Mahan Henry Cabot Lodge, Teddy Roosevelt
2. stronger army and navy
3.interventionist especially in central and south america becoming more involved in other countries affairs Monroe Doctrine
4. strong nationalism having strong pride and confidence in ones country
ch 1
imperialism became very common with the major powers of the world Great Britain Germany France Austria Hungary Italy Russia Untied States Ottoman Empire Turkey Japan
which countries were the most powerful in 1900 Great Britian
why did the us and other countries look to imperialism- military power and prestige to your country, naval bases and refueling stations, money for natural resources as well as opening new markets to sell your goods (trade), belief in cultural superiority white mans burden -McKinley "to take them all and to educate the Filipinos and uplift and civilize and Christianize them.", Taft we must help our. "our little brown brothers" on the Philippines
ch 2
the Spanish american war
by 1900 Spain was a dwindling empire- Philippines Guam Cuba Puerto Rico and a few colonies in Africa
the US had been interested in Cuba for a long time- US tried to buy Cuba in 1854
Cubans had been revolting against Spain frequently (1883,1886,1895) wanting independence
many felt sorry for Cuban people
ch 3
ch 4
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