ISOLATIONISM

Alaska was sarcastically labeled ....

"Seward's Folly," or "Seward's Icebox."

President Roosevelt immediately expressed his foreign policy strategy by using this slogan:

"Speak softly and carry a big stick."

James Monroe was the _______ (#) President of the US.

5th

Isolationism

A policy of noninvolvement in world affairs.

Protectorate

A relation of protection and partial control by a strong nation over a weaker power.

This was the first territory acquired by the United States that did not border on any part of the nation.

Alaska

Any action interpreted as an increase of foreign European power received what from the US govt?

An immediate reaction - An example occurred when Emperor Napoleon III of France was forced to drop his plan of setting up a French colony in Mexico.

Acquisition

Anything gained or acquired.

The United States was soon to use the Monroe Doctrine in the defense of which country during which war?

Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

Name 6 reasons why Alaska is considered to be one of the best purchases ever transacted by our country

Gold was discovered in Alaska, prompting a rush to its territories. The rich oil deposits within its borders caused the state to be part of one of the most massive pipeline systems ever developed by the United States. The Alaskan pipeline is a continual source of crude oil to the "mainland" states. For purposes of defense and natural resources alone, the Alaskan purchase has repaid the United States many times over. The spot has been a continual destination for thousands of cruise ships for years. Tourists flock to see the many wonders of Alaska.

What did President Roosevelt mean or imply by the slogan, "Speak softly and carry a big stick"?

He implied that the United States must back up its diplomatic efforts with military strength.

What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

If any European nation interfered in the affairs of North or South American countries or tried to seize land on either American continent, President Monroe asserted that the actions would be interpreted by the United States as unfriendly ones.

The Monroe Doctrine was based on a statement made by which President and when/where did he make it ....

James Monroe, in a speech before Congress on December 2, 1823

By 1898, the United States was in the process of building a strong and powerful ____. This navy was to prove valuable in the Spanish-American War.

Navy

This brought with it a great demand for raw materials.

Second Industrial Revolution

Who negotiated this Alaskan land deal?

Secretary of State William H. Seward

This event marked a turning point in United States foreign policy.

Spanish-American War of 1898

This navy was to prove valuable in the ....

Spanish-American War.

What did President James Monroe tell Congress in 1823?

That the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to further colonization by any European power.

The United States would keep its hands out of the internal affairs of European governments, and the European governments must do the same toward the United States. Throughout the nineteenth century, this foreign policy was known as ...

The Monroe Doctrine

During this period after winning the war, the United States gained respect as a world leader ... give a couple of examples:

The US acquired several overseas possessions and built the Panama Canal

Describe the political condition of the US in the 1870s and 1880s.

The US paid relatively little attention to foreign affairs, was weak militarily compared to some other countries, and had little influence in international politics.

What was it about the purchase of this Alaskan territory that attracted the attention of many leaders in Washington, D.C.

The immensity of the land

After winning the war, Theodore Roosevelt replaced _____ . ______ as President in 1901.

William McKinley

Many citizens felt additional possessions were needed not only for industry and business but also for _____ . ______.

defense purposes

Throughout the 1800s, the United States maintained its policy of _______ and avoided ..... .

isolationism; involving itself in European affairs (Little concern was shown in world matters unless they directly affected the United States or offered a serious threat.)

However, the acquisition of Alaska proved to be ....

one of the best purchases ever transacted by our country.

How was this investment (Alaska land deal) looked upon at first and why?

rather poorly at first because initially it was seen as that gigantic mass of land covered with ice and snow

What else did the Monroe Doctrine further stated about the United States ...

that the US would not get involved in any European wars nor meddle in the affairs of already established European colonies in the Western Hemisphere.

To prevent European countries from expanding their empires in the Western Hemisphere, the United States established this ....

the Monroe Doctrine.

Other than this purchase, the United States made no concentrated effort to expand outside the continent during the 1800s.

the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867

Why did some people encourage United States takeovers in the Caribbean and Pacific?

to assure the United States of necessary raw-material sources

The United States government paid $7,200,000 for the purchase of 586,412 square miles of land--Alaska was was size comparison to Texas?

twice the size of Texas.