Elements of Foreign Relations
What is International Anarchy?
While citizens in each country are subject to law, the governments of nations are not subject to international laws.
Why did the ship explode?
The explosion was likely caused by a fire that ignited its ammunition stocks.
Who won the first battles in the Spanish American War?
The commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the spanish fleet Manila Bay in the Philippines.
Why did the Spanish sell the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million?
The Philippines could not be demanded as a war conquest, but then they had no other choice so the U.S. paid Spain $20 million to have Philippines.
Why did Mckinley ask congress to declare war on Spain?
Mckinley declares war with Spain because of the sink explosion and America's support ongoing struggle by Cubans and Filipinos against the Spanish rule.
What is Balance of Power?
When one nation is too powerful, other nations make sure that that one nation does not over-throw them.
What did Spain agree to with the Cuban rebels?
Spain agreed to U.S. demands for cease fire with the Cuban rebels.
Why did Spain lose the Philippines?
War ended with Spain losing its domain over the Philippines and islands nation was transferred over to the United States and ending the philippine revolution.
What is Imperialism?
The policy of extending a nations's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military
Did Teddy Roosevelt improve the navy like he said?
Yes, he increased the size, armour, speed, and efficiency.
What is Control of US Foreign policy?
The constitution divides this power between congress and the president.
What were some of the reasons for the Spanish American War?
America's ongoing struggle by cubans and filipinos against spanish rule.
Why were the professional Army officers sent into Cuba with 125,000 volunteers?
President McKinley asked congress for permission to use American forces to end Spanish rule in Cuba.
What are the reasons for American Colonial Expansion?
Need for raw material, need for markets, Nationalism, Strategic Reasons, and Attitudes toward other people.
What did Alfred Thayer Mahan write?
Alfred Thayer Mahan wrote The Influence of Sea Power Upon History.
What is Traditional Foreign policy?
The Americans felt like they were protected by the 2 oceans, Washington warned the Americans to stay out of other country's problems and remain isolated.
What is Yellow Journalism?
Exaggerating news/fake news.
Where were the first battles in the Spanish American war fought in?
Philippines
What does a nation need to become a world power?
A powerful navy.
Who was first president of NAACP?
Moorefield Storey
What is National Interests?
American interests: Security from attack, Protecting American investment, and Promoting American democracy.
Why did the Americans believe it was important to intervene to protect the Cubans?
After the U.S. battleship Maine exploded and sank under mysterious conditions, U.S. military intervention in Cuba became more likely.
Why did the Spanish Navy try to break the blockade?
The Spanish destroyer terror had mechanical trouble and left the main spanish fleet, with other naval vessels at their disposal the Spanish decided to make an attempt at breaking the blockade.
Why did the American troops invade Puerto Rico?
It was a spanish territory and because they were interested in developing a sugar market.
Who gave a dramatic speech in Boston warning against U.S. colonization?
Moorefield Storey