US Foreign Policy
What does the term "Isolationism" mean?
Isolationism is a foreign policy idea that a country should avoid involvement in the affairs of other countries
What was the first European country to arrive at Hawai'i in the 1700s?
Britain
What do many Americans determine was the cause of the Spanish-American war?
The sinking of the USS Maine
Which US President had the foreign policy ideology of the Big Stick
Teddy Roosevelt
Which country won the Sino-Japanese war? What were the effects of this?
Japan won. It made Japan an Imperial power, it made China very weak
George Washington strongly supported isolationism, what document did we look at that proved this?
Washington's Farewell Address
How did Chief Kahehameha unify the Hawai'i kingdom?
A series of wars where he took over control
Where did the United States fight during the Spanish-American War (2 countries)
Cuba and the Philippines
What is Big Stick Diplomacy?
Speak softly and carry a big stick
It means America does not need to initiate conflict as long as they are an intimidating presence
How much did the US acquire the Philippines for?
$20 million
What is Imperialism?
the policy of building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations
strong, industrialized countries of the world (England, France, Germany, US) dominated many of the weaker countries of the world
What two things did Europeans bring to Hawai'i
Diseases and Modern weapons
What was the Spanish-American War referred to as by some Americans?
The Splendid Little War
Which country owned Panama before their independence?
Columbia
What is the main idea behind the White Man's Burden?
The white man (white society) has a responsibility to civilize the rest of the world, even if they don't appreciate it or want it.
What are two causes of imperialism that we discussed to begin this unit?
Nationalism
Economic Competition
Missionary Spirit
What was the "Bayonet Constitution"?
When the Hawai'ian league led an uprising against the King and threatened violence and forced him to sign a new constitution that greatly reduced his powers.
What was Albert Beveridge's justification for imperialism in Cuba?
Cuba would provide America with an abundance of raw materials and land.
If Britain and Germany could govern foreign lands, so could America
Why did the US care about creating the Panama Canal? (2 reasons)
It would be a convenient trade route to get from one side of America to the other
It was a good place for a military base to oversee Central America
What was the Open Door Policy?
US policy for China which called for equal trade and investment in the country
What is "Social Darwinism"?
the strong see their wealth and power increase while the weak see their wealth and power decrease. Was justification for imperialism. Survival of the fittest
Who was the President of the United States when Hawai'i was Annexed in 1898?
William McKinley
What did the United States gain after winning the Spanish-American War?
The US gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines and temporarily gained control of Cuba
How does the Roosevelt Corollary relate to the Monroe Doctrine? How is it different?
It is different because Roosevelt said America would be the policemen of the west and would go into South American countries.
What did the Open Door Policy say about America's economy?
The expansion of the US economy was dependent on the ability to export American goods to foreign markets?