american history (US imperialism)

How did the Big Stick policy play out in the creation of the Panama Canal?

Roosevelt used his Big Stick Policy to protect Panama in their revolution against Columbia by blocking off areas Columbia could attack with naval fleets which veered the Columbian army away from those areas.

What was the "Big Stick" policy?

Roosevelt's way to pressure nations without having to start any real conflict. With foreign affairs, Roosevelt would intervene with his naval fleet to show those countries we were watching and any threats America was receiving would stop after he showed how we were ready to take action if needed.

What does the Roosevelt Corollary seek to establish, and why does the article call it a "double standard?"

Roosevelts Corollary has the main goal of blocking Europe from control and further colonization of the western hemisphere, and the second idea is that America will keep a watchful eye over the whole hemisphere and if any issue arises the U.S. will intervene. The Roosevelt Corollary is considered a double standard because it had two main topics that he wanted to be known across the world.

What does "isolationism" mean?

Isolationism is when a country is focusing more on self-improvement than worrying about the affairs of the rest of the world.

What was Japan's reaction to Dollar Diplomacy policies?

Japan's reaction was to further consolidate its power and reach throughout the region.

What were the motivations for creating the Panama Canal?

Other countries have had the idea of a canal through the smallest area connecting central and south America for hundreds of years with the main purpose being for trade. America also wanted to use this area for military refuel stations and trading ports.

What does "Sphere of Influence" mean?

Other countries were taking certain parts of China to set up markets and these were called the sphere of influence because it was an imaginary boundary for them to know they had rights to trade in that area.

What are some benefits and drawbacks of the new American empire?

The benefit was that America was going to be seen as an empire with a strong army because the only thing people knew America for was an industry and they wanted to be seen as a world power. A disadvantage would be that some countries are being controlled by the American government in restricting ways that don't fit the American dream.

How did the war end, and what were the terms agreed upon at the peace conference in Paris in 1898?

The war ended with America have control over the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam the men from Spain wanted America to give up the Philippines because they felt the start of the war was for control of Cuba and the fight for the Philippines was unexpected but America offered 20 million dollars to remain in control.

What are some reasons for the US abandoning policies of isolationism?

There was peer pressure on America to start gaining control of new lands because other parts of the world had started to take over new places and America was afraid of getting left behind by the world powers. There were also systems like mercantilism, under which the American colonies had sent raw materials to Great Britain and purchased finished goods in return, and colonialism was a system designed to benefit the imperial power, usually at the expense of the colony. Colonies not only provided sources of valuable raw materials (diamonds, gold, timber, oil, rubber, and many others) for the imperial power, their populations served as markets for the industrial products made in the home country that could help America in its economy.

Why did the Anti-Imperial league oppose the creation of an American empire?

There were many reasons some including some people felt that empire-building went against the principles of democracy and freedom upon which the country was founded, some worried about competition from foreign workers, and some held the xenophobic viewpoint that the assimilation of other races would hurt the country.

What were the reactions of Central American countries to Dollar Diplomacy policies?

They didn't like this policy because America would pay their debts to other countries but then those countries would be indebted to America.

What is the "Open Door Policy," and why did it favor the U.S.?

basically how it sounds all ports into china were open to all countries for markets and economic trade though America made it sound like this was an opportunity for everyone they knew U.S products were the most high quality and we had an abundance way cheaper than other places so the U.S quickly squeezed of other markets and had trade markets all across china.

why does the US want land in the pacific

for fueling stations for easier trips across the globe.

why did america want to expand markets to china

people feared markets in america were slowing down because of the end of the frontier

what properties were gained during the Spanish American war

Cuba, annexed Hawaii, and claimed Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines as territories.

Why did, for the most part, America adopt an isolationist foreign policy after the Revolutionary War?

George Washington made a statement that entanglement in foreign affairs would cause issues for early America and the people should focus inward on building themselves up.

Was the Dollar Diplomacy effective? Why or why not?

I do think that Dollar Diplomacy was efficient but I also think Roosevelt's big stick policy is very useful because things happen fast when the military is being threatened.

What were the aims of the Boxer Rebellion, and what was its impact on U.S./China relations?

a group of Chinese insurgents, the Righteous and Harmonious Fists fought to expel all western nations and their influences from China.

What is "Dollar Diplomacy," and how is it different from the Big Stick policy?

Allowed the United States to gain financially from countries but also restrained other foreign countries from reaping any sort of financial gain. instead of suggesting military power.

What were the reasons for the U.S. declaring war against Spain, and what role did yellow journalism play in the onset of the war?

The Americans felt that Spain wasn't doing a good job running Cuba and felt their rules were unjust and violent. The role of yellow journalism was strong because writers would make stories slightly more dramatic to raise attention and Americans did pay attention.