We started talking about chapter 10. Imperialism- empire building- strong countries take colonies around the world- Hawaii and Alaska. Militarism- building up your military and relying on it to settle disputes. Nationalism-strong pride in your country. Diplomacy- how countries deal with other countries. Spheres of Influence- a stronger country that has control over a weaker country or area. Protectorate- a stronger country controls a weaker country. Arbitration- a settlement of a neutral third party.
Old Diplomacy- 1. noninterventionist- the U.S. didn't intervene in foreign affaris especially Europe's.- George Washington said this.
2. Isolationist- the U.S. acted alone in foreign affairs as compared to working with other nations.
3. Passive and Reactive- the U.S. 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. Ex.- U.S., France, Great Britain, Germany, Russia, Japan, Austria-Hungary, Ottaman Empire-Turkey, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands. Alfred Mahan- have to have a strong navy to be a strong country, Henry Cabot Lodge, Teddy Roosevelt.
2. Stronger army and navy
3. Interventionist- especially in Central and South America. Monroe Doctrine- a warning to European countries to stay out of the western hemisphere. If they messed with thoses countries, it could mean war with the U.S.
4. Strong nationalism
Imperialism becaome very common with the major powers of the world.
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