Age of Imperialism and Reform: Foreign Policy U.S. History Mr. G.A. Hawkins

Foreign Policy is a set of goals outlining how the country will interact with other countries economically, politically, socially and militarily.

The Age of Imperialism: Foreign Policy Imperialism not only describes colonial, territorial policies, but also economic and/or military dominance and influence.

Imperialism Imperialism is the forceful control by a country over another country’s markets and lands. They are territories but not colonies. American Imperialism led to the purchase of Alaska, the annexation of Hawaii, the Purchase of the Virgin Islands, and the involvment in the Spanish American War, all of which resulted in greater profits from new Ports of trade.

Nationalism Nationalism: Loyalty and devotion to a country. Putting one nation above others and promoting its culture and the interest of its people first.

Isolationism Isolationism: is a foreign policy which combines a non-interventionist military, political, and economic nationalism (protectionism).

International Power International Power: is what a country becomes when it shows off its power either militarily, economically or controlling natural resources and is considered a very influential player in world politics.

1898 = Spanish American War Spanish American War 1898 = American interests in Cuba combined with “Yellow Journalism” sensationalizing events in Cuba and the sinking of the U.S. battleship Maine led to a declaration of war against Spain in 1898. The war resulted in America’s emergence as a world power with colonies of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. (Cease Fire)

Open Door Policy The Open Door Policy is a concept in foreign affairs stating that, in principle, all nations should have equal trade rights in China. Began with British commercial practice, during the Qing Dynasty in China after the First Opium War (1839-1842).

Big Stick Diplomacy Policy Big Stick Diplomacy: was the slogan describing President Theodore Rossevelt’s corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. U.S. had the right not only to oppose European intervention in the Western Hemisphere, but also to intervene in the domestic affairs of its neighbors if they proved unable to maintain order and national sovereignty on their own.

Roosevelt Corollary Roosevelt Corollary: Under Roosevelt, the U.S. adopted the role of policeman for the Western hemisphere. He also supported the construction of the Panama Canal, allowing the U.S. to expand trade and move navies from the Atlantic to Pacific.

Henry Cabot Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge = A Massachusetts Senator who supported American Expansion as a world power. He worked for the Panama Canal and naval bases to support world trade.

Dollar diplomacy Dollar Diplomacy = is the term used to describe the efforts of the Taft administration when it used trade agreements and american investments as a weapon to achieve foreign policy goals. Used primarily in Latin America and East Asia.