Notes Continued-
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
Cause of increase in tension-
1895 Civil war broke out in between Spain and Cube (bloody and brutal)
Causes of War-
USS Maine sinking, Yellow Press, De Lome Letter-referred to the president as weak and as a cowered, Jose Marti and US property destruction, help Cubans get independence
Teller Amendment-After US wins war against Spain, we give Cuba independence
Treaty of Paris 1898-Brought an official end to the war, US got Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico
War fought in Philippians, Cuba, Puerto Rico
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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