2. Diplomacy:
The art and skill involved in negotiation through peaceful means (as opposed to conflict)

3. America’s First Foreign Policy
Isolationism (1776):
No entangling alliances. Little or no interference with other countries outside of trade and necessary diplomacy.
America’s First Foreign Policy
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4. Imperialism (Expansionism):
Expanding power and influence through conquering political and economic control over an area, especially by acquiring territory
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5. “Big Stick” Diplomacy (1904 Teddy Roosevelt):
The U.S. is a police force that should maintain order in the world with force, if necessary.
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6. Dollar Diplomacy: (1909)
Using trade and financial investment $$$ to gain influence and as motivation for foreign policy decisions
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7. Moral Diplomacy: (World War I)
Promoting Cooperation/Diplomacy, with the goal of spreading democracy and giving aide to foreign nations
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