Chapter 10-
Key Terms:
Imperialism-The policy of extending the rule or authority of an emperor or nation over foreign nations.
Ex. A strong country taking over a weak country
Militarism-A country has a strong military that uses their military to settle problems.
Nationalism-Devotion to the culture or interest in ones country or nation. (Patriotism)
Ex. Hitler
Diplomacy-The act of dealing with other countries. How you act with other countries.
Spheres of Influence-Where a strong country has a lot of control over weaker areas.
Ex. America over Latin America and Europe over Africa
Protectorate-Where one country controls or protects another weaker area
Ex. America and Cuba
Arbitration-A way to solve disputes. A settlement of disputes by a mutual 3rd party.
Old Diplomacy
1. Noninterventionist
-the US did not intervene in foreign affairs, especially Europe's
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
New Diplomacy
1. Imperialistic
-going out and conquering territory to create an empire
-Alfred Mahan(look up), 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(look up)
4. Strong Nationalism
-having strong pride and confidence in one's country
Imperialism and America
Imperialism became very common with the major powers of the world
Which countries were most powerful-
Great Britian, France, Japan, Russia, US, Italy, Netherlands, Spain
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