Notes-
Section 1-Imperialism and America
Major powers in 1900's, Great Britain, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia, United States, Ottoman Empire-Turkey, Japan
Section 2-The Spanish American War
1900 Spain had Philippines, Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Morocco and Western Sahara in Africa
US interested in Cuba and tried to buy in 1854
Section 3-Acquiring New Lands
Section 4-America as a World Power
Key Terms-
Foreign Policy-How countries deal with other countries
Diplomacy-How to deal with specific countries and individuals
Old Diplomacy-
1.) Non-interventionist-US did not intervene in foreign affairs
2.) Isolationist-US acted alone in foreign affairs
3.) Passive and Reactive-US waited for events to occur and then acted accordingly
4.) Weak Army and Navy
New Diplomacy-
1.) Imperialistic-going out and conquering territory, Alfred Mahan, Henry Cabot Lodge, Teddy Roosevelt
2.) Stronger Army and Navy
3.) Interventionist-becoming involved in other countries affairs, Monroe Doctrine
4.) Strong nationalism-having strong pride and confidence in one's country
Imperialism-A strong country takes over weaker ones
Reasons-Military, prestige, bases, money, resources, cultural superiority
Militarism-Building and relying on military power
Nationalism-When you have a strong belief for your country
Sphere of influence-Stronger countries influence more vulnerable countries
Protectorate-One country has control over another area
Arbitration-Settlement of dispute by a third party
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