Today we finished the Chapter 9 presentations.Socialism is where the government owns and controls the businesses.The Square Deal was Teddy Roosevelt's platform that he used to help the common people.Taft started selling land to big businesses, but Roosevelt had saved the land for the conservation.Driving Idea: How did the US deal with the world in the late 1800's and early 1900's?•Imperialism - A strong country taking power over another country.•Militarism - A country building up their military system.•Nationalism - Having strong pride in your country.•Diplomacy - What diplomatic way do we deal with other countries?•Spheres of influence - Area that a strong country has control over.•Protectorate - A state controlled and protected by another.•Arbitration - Settlement of a dispute by a neutral third party.*Alfred Mahan - Naval officer.*Old vs. New Diplomacy -Old Diplomacy -1. Non-interventionistThe US did not intervene in foreign affairs, especially Europe's.2. IsolationistThe US acted alone in foreign affairs as compared to working with other nations.3. Passive and ReactiveThe US waited for events to occur and then acted accordingly.4. Weak Army and NavyThe US had a weak army and navy, because we were too caught up with building up the inside of the US.New Diplomacy -1. ImperialisticGoing out and conquering territory to create an empire.Alfred Mahan(look up), Henry Cabot Lodge, Teddy Roosevelt.If you want to be a strong country, you have to have a strong navy.2.Stronger Army and Navy3. Interventionist - Especially in Central and South America.Becoming more involved in other countries affairs.Monroe Doctrine(look up) - Forbidding European interference in the Western Hemisphere.4. Strong nationalism-Having strong pride and confidence in one's country.List of Major Countries Involved with WWI -Great BritainGermanyFranceAustria-HungaryItalyRussiaUnited StatesOttoman Empire (Turkey)JapanLiberia was a home place for slaves.Asia was also all chopped up from Great Britain, Russia, Japan, United States, etc. Asia was controlled by many countries. China would have been taken over if it wasn't for the United States. The Middle East was taken by Turkey, Russia, Great Britain, and Italy.Why did the US and other countries look to imperialism?Brings military power and prestige to your country.Navel bases and refueling stations.$$$$ - For natural resources as well as opening new markets to sell your goods(trades).Belief in cultural superiority - White Man's Burden.McKinley: "To take them all and to educate the Filipinos, and uplift and civilize and Christianize them."Taft: We must help our 'little brow brothers' on the Philippines.*Main powers in the late 1800'sUS 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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