Foreign Developments: American Expansion and Foreign Issues from 1865-90 Flashcards
Define Manifest Destiny
The belief that the USA would eventually span from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Why did the USA not want to get involved with Europe?
They considered it the “Old World”
What occurred in the 1860s which made the USA have to focus on itself even more?
The Civil War with the South
What policy did the USA take with the rest of the world at this time?
Isolationism
How did Spain play a role in the USA being more able to expand after the Civil War?
Spain was unable to keep hold of their territory in America
Name the 2 strands of Isolationism that developed
Anti-Colonialism Isolation, Geographical Isolation
What did the Geographical Isolation idea say?
America should stay Isolationist as they were safe with the protection of two large oceans around them
When was the Monroe Doctrine Created?
1823
What did the Monroe Doctrine say?
Europe was not allowed to intervene with Latin America
What did the Monroe Doctrine later say after it was updated?
It said Europe was not allowed to interfere in the USA intervening with Latin America
What European involvement violated the Monroe Doctrine during the Civil War?
France and Austria came together to attempt to establish an Empire in Mexico
Why were the USA not able to fully focus on getting rid of the threat of France and Austria in Mexico initially?
They were focussed on the Civil War
What did Grant consider for American actions over the invasion of Mexico?
The USA should send troops to Mexico
What role did William Seward have in the government?
Secretary of State
What island did Seward purchase to make into a military base?
Sand Island
Why did Sewward try and make a treaty with Colombia? What was the result of this?
To try and build a canal with them. It was unsuccessful.
What did Seward avoid with Mexico?
Avoided fighting directly with Mexico during the Austrian invasion
What island did Seward manage to buy in the middle of the pacific?
Midway Island
What piece of land did Seward purchase from Russia in 1867?
Alaska
How much did Seward buy Alaska for?
$7 million
Give 2 reasons why Seward bought Alaska
To keep good relations with Russia, to expand to Northern Asia
How did many people feel about Seward buying Alaska? What did they call it?
Many people opposed it, calling it Sewards Folly
What was the long term significance of buying Alaska?
There ended up being a lot of oil on it
How did the France-Austria invasion of Mexico end for France?
France lost interest in Mexico and left
How did the France-Austria invasion of Mexico end for Austria? What year?
The leader of the Austrian part of the Mexican takeover was killed in 1867.
What Protectorate was created with the Dominican Republic in 1865?
A Protectorate with the Dominican Republic was created
Where is the Dominican Republic located? What would this mean for closeness with Europe and Africa?
It was located in the Caribbean, meaning the USA was closer to Europe and Africa
How was the Monroe Doctrine also exercised with taking over the Dominican Republic?
It used to be owned by Spain
What year were the Samoa and Hawaii Trade Treaties made?
1865
Who took over from Seward?
Hamilton Fish
What was the significance of the deal made with Hawaii?
It would make the island fully dependent on the USA, potentially allowing for an easier acquiring of it in the future as a state.
What year did Fish make it so that all Hawaiian sugar would be bought by the USA?
1875
With Fish’s trade deal with Hawaii in 1875, what did it say Hawaii was not able to do in relation to buying things?
Hawaii would not be able to buy things from nations other than the USA
