Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Started Chapter 10. Chapter 10 talks about America Claims an Empire.
Section 1- Imperialism and America. Section 2 The Spanish American War. Section 3 Acquiring New Lands. Section 4 America as a World Power.
Foreign Policy how our government deals with other country
Diplomacy how we deal with countries.
Imperialism A strong country takes over a small weak country
Militarism -
Nationalism -
Sphere of influence large country has a large influence of smaller countries/ land
Protectorate a state that is controlled and protected by another.
Arbitration Settlement of a dispute
Wednesday: Old diplomacy - 1. Non-interventionist the US didn't intervene in foreign affairs, especially Europe. 2. Isolationist - the US acted alone in foreign affairs as compared to working with other nation 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 an empire. does not affect us today. 2. Stronger Army and Navy 3. interventionist - especially in Central and South America. becoming more involved in other countries affairs. 4 Strong Nationalism. Having strong pride and confidence in one's countries.
Imperialism and America. Imperialism became very common with the major powers of the world. Countries that were most powerful in 1900. Great Britain, Germany, US France (top 4). Italy, Russia, Japan. other power country
Thursday. Talked about the different empires in the world. Why did the US and other countries look to imperialism. Brings military power and prestige . Naval bases. $$$- fro natural resources, as well opening new markets to sell your good (trade). Belief in cultural superiority- White Man's Burden.
Friday- Talked about how we got Alaska and Hawaii.
The Spanish American War. - Against Spain. Teddy Roosevelt was a volunteer in the Rough Riders. About 400 causalities. 1890 Spain was a dwindling empire they had the 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 by Cuba in 1854. Cubans started to revolting against Spain. 1868, 1878, 1886, 1895.
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Well done!