Imperialism Quiz Flashcards
Foreign-policy simplified
Relations with other nations
Isolationism
Strict noninvolvement in the affairs of other nations
Collective security
Working with other countries to influence world affairs (safety in numbers)
Internationalism
Intervene in other countries affairs to promote national interest and/or safeguard national security
Imperialism
Extending powers by acquiring territory around the globe or exporting weaker nations to serve national interests
4 motivations
Economic, political/military, humanitarian, and social Darwinism
Economic
Countries look for new markets to sell their products and need new sources of raw material
Political/military
To gain territory for military bases or for national security
Humanitarian
Spreading religion and ideas to uncivilized people
Social Darwinism
Belief that the stronger, more fit country should take over and improve the weaker countries
What is the relationship between industrialization and imperialism
When industry grew they needed to expand to find new people and materials
Idealism
Inform policy, the belief that moral value should influence international relations
Realism
Inform policy, the belief that international relations, should be guided by program make self interest practical go such as national defense and access to resources
Colonization
To establish a colony in a foreign country and clean the land as our own
Annexation
To take over Orsi’s territory for your country
Monroe doctrine
Document that declared the Americans are close to European colonization in any interference would be a danger to America’s peace and safety
Unilateralism
Not taking either military or political alliances with foreign power
Washington’s farewell
Steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the world
Challenge US neutrality
France and Britain at war.
US ships captured and sailors were took hostage by both sides
War declared on Britain, why?
Idealist motivation: to defend free-trade and sailors rights
Realism motivation:opportunity to expand US into Canada
Treaty of Ghent
Did not resolve issues that started the war. American pride for standing up to Britain
James Monroe
You neutral approach but is threatened when when Spain threatens to be colonize Latin America
Louisiana purchase
Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy new Orleans but French offered the whole Louisiana territory for 15 million
Florida and Oregon added
Florida ceded by Spain.
Oregon territory US from Britain. Boundary line established
Texas annexation
Texas one independence from Mexico. Added to US a slave state
Mexican-American war
US wanted Rio Grande River as borderline but Mexico claimed boundary further north
Troops sent to Rio Grande
Mexico fights back and US declares war
Treaty of Guadalupe
Establish Texas border as we are grant. Added territory from Texas to California to US
The Truman doctrine
Internationalism
Committed US to protecting countries from communism
The Vietnam War
Turn nationalism and imperialism. United States believed it was stopping the spread of evil systems
The Persian gulf war
Collective security, internationalism, and imperialism
Joint fight with 28 for nations to stop aggressor and maintain global access to oil
Peace keeping in Bosnia
Collective security
USand United Nations tried to stop violence in Bosnia
Washington’s farewell address
Isolationism
Stay away from alliances
The Monroe doctrine
Internationalism and imperialism
US could influence events in the Latin America and keep other nations away
The Mexican-American war
Imperialism
The US declared war on Mexico to achieve manifest destiny
US entry into World War I
Isolationism and internationalism
Declared neutral at start. Then went to make the world safe for democracy
US entry into World War II
Stayed out of foreign alliances leading up to the war then enter the word to stop fascist and military regimens
George Washington
Promoted neutrality and warned against alliances with European nations
James Monroe
Still promoted neutrality but also stated that the US would protect the Western Hemisphere from European influence
James Polk
Used aggressive foreign-policy ( including treaties, purchases, and war) to gain all lands to the Pacific ocean and for fill America’s manifest destiny
Timeline: United States annexed Texas, Mexican American war, Russia sells Alaska to the United States, Washington’s farewell address, Britain gives up Oregon territory, the Louisiana purchase, Florida Ceded USA by Spain, and Monroe doctrine
- Washington’s farewell address
- Louisiana purchase
- Florida ceded USA by Spain
- Monroe doctrine
- Britain gives of the Oregon territory
- United states annex Texas
- Mexican American war
- Russia’s sells Alaska to the United States
Mexican-American war timeline
- Mexico wins independence from Spain
- Texas revolution
- Mexicans crush Texans at the Alamo and Goliad
- Texas to feed them at Mexicans and Battle of San Jacinto, sign Treaty of Velasco
- United States annexes Texas, Mexico does not recognize Texas as independent
- Polk send American troops to the Rio Grande instigate war
- US troops take Mexico City
- treaty of Guadalupe Hidago signed officially ending the war
Henry lodge
Imperialist
Join the imperialist club by growing into a great nation and large domination
Carl Schurz
Anti-imperialist
Defend economic interests and preserve world peace.
Become a model for other countries for not engaging in war
Josiah Strong
Imperialist
Marica needed to spread is Anglo saxon civilization
Alfred T. Mahal
Imperialist
Urgent America to become a real power by building a strong navy
Foreign-policy
The set of guidelines and practices that a nation follows in its relations with other nations
