Monday-
test
Tuesday-
Domestic vs foreign policy
Diplomacy- how the United States deals with other countries
Imperialism- generally stronger countries take over smaller countries or take over banks and the economy
Militarism- building up a military and being a bully to other countries
Nationalism- loyalty and devotion to one country, patriotism
Sphere of influence- one country "bullying" or influencing another informally
Protectorate- a country that is controlled and protected by another
Arbitration- settlement by a neutral party
Old Diplomacy- (How the United States dealt with other countries)
1. Non interventionist- not intervening in any foreign affairs
the U.S. did not intervene in any foreign affairs, especially Europe's
2. Isolationist- being alone and separate from other countries
the U.S. acted alone in foreign affairs as compared to working with other nations
3. Passive and reactive- not getting involved in any conflicts
the U.S. waited for events to occur and then acted accordingly
4. Weak army and navy
George Washington warned the U.S. to just focus on America and stay out of European problems
Wednesday:
Empires-biggest of all time
Umayyad Caliphate
New Diplomacy
1. Imperialistic-going out and taking colonies
Teddy Roosevelt was an imperialist
2. Strong army and navy
3. Interventionist- especially in Central and South America
Monroe Doctrine- for European countries to stay out of the western countries
4. Strong nationalism/militarism
Imperialism became very common with the major powers of the world
Great Britain
Germany
France
Austria-hungary
France
Italy
Russia
United States
Ottoman Empire
Japan
Thursday:
Why did the U.S. and countries look to imperialism?
The western frontier was settled- 1890
Brings military power and prestige to your country
Naval bases and refueling stations
For natural resources as well as opening new markets to sell your goods
Belief in cultural superiority- WHITE MAN'S BURDEN
Queen Lili- last queen of Hawaii-1893
August 12th 1898- Hawaii becomes part of the U.S.
The United States forced it's was into Hawaii
The Spanish American War
Short, got a lot of land, few casualties
Spain was a crumbling empire
Philippines, Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico and a few colonies in Africa
The U.S. had been interested in Cuba for a long time
Cubans had been revolting against Spain frequently wanting independence
Newspapers reported the brutality of the Spanish general Weyler
Causes of Spanish American war 1898
The USS Main Sinking- main reason
The Yellow Press
Butcher Weyler and his treatment of Cubans in the concentration camps
The De Lome Letter
Jose Marti's destruction of US property in Cuba, making it look as thought Spain did it
To help Spain get independence
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