Foreign Policy (unfinished) Flashcards
What does the term accidental empire mean?
Evans argues that the US never sought an empire
What does the term progressive imperialism mean?
McDougall argues US imperialism was motivated by a desire to improve the lives of non-Americans
What does the term need for markets mean?
Williams argues US need for markets could be met by the “Open Door” policy rather than actual territorial expansion
What does the term preclusive imperialism mean?
Langer argues the US took colonies to prevent other countries from doing so
When did the US establish a protectorate in East Samoa?
1898
What was West Samoa?
A German colony
What did the US do with Hawaii after a revolt against US farmers in 1898?
Annex Hawaii
When was the Spanish American war?
1898
Where did the US fight Spain in the Spanish American war?
In Cuba
At which treaty did the US buy the Philippines and for how much?
Treaty of Paris for $20 million
How long did the US have to fight a war in the Philippines after buying it in order to gain control?
4 years
Where did Spain invade in 1898?
Puerto Rico
When did the US defeat the Spanish in Puerto Rico?
1898
1901 Platt Amendment
Imposed US control over Cuba’s economy and controlled their foreign policy
In 1895 who did the US act as a mediator for and what was the result in favour of?
Between Britain and Venezuela, result in favour of Venezuela
1904 Roosevelt’s Corollary
Added to the Monroe doctrine that the US would have greater intervention in Latin America
When was the Panama Canal completed?
1914
When did China introduce an open door policy and what did it state?
1899, chains stated different countries would respect each other’s interests in China
What was the Boxer rebellion, when was it and what was the US’ response?
1900: broke out against foreigners in China, US had to send a small force in to put the rebellion down
When did Roosevelt negotiate a treaty for the Russo-Japanese war?
1904-5
When was the Root Takahira agreement and what was it?
1908 - agree to respect each other’s interests in China
When did the Great White Fleet set off on a tour around the world?
1907
