US foreign policy 1865-1890 Flashcards
why were relations with Britain difficult
they supported the confederacy and sold them arms
tensions over the border with Canada
how did the US support the Monroe Doctrine after the Civil War
were opposed to Austria and France trying to expand their empire into Mexico
William Seward (SoS) persued diplomatic negotiations
What were Seward’s failed plans
acquiring naval bases in the Carribean and Pacific
Negotiating a treaty with Colombia to build a canal in Panama
when did the US get midway island
1867
When did the US purchase Alaska
1867
why did France and Austria fail to capture Mexico
Napolean III lost interest
Maximillian was a bad leader with no popular support- executed in 1867
The Mexicans fought a skilled guerrilla war
where did Fish attempt to establish a prectorate between 1869-1873
the Dominican Republic
when was the trade treaty with Hawaii
1873
how much was Alaska purchased for
$7.2m
when was the treaty of washington and what did it do
1871
Rebuilt the relationship with Britain after the civil war
established fishing rights etc.
promoted peaceful relations
what were some reasons for isolationism
geographical location
sufficient natural resources to not need imports
which treaty promoted trade with China and when was it
Burligame treaty
1868
when did the Dominican Republic offer itself up for colonisation
1869
US refused
why did the US purchase Alaska
more control over the Pacific
keep good relations with Russia
keep the British out
when did Canada become self-governing
1867
what did the US do which angered Britain
allowed Irish-American veterans to cross the border into Canada
‘Fenian raids’
1866-1871
how much compensation did Britain agree to pay to the US due to confederate damages
$15.5m
which area was disputed between Canada and the US and how was it settled
San Juan islands
let Kaiser Wilhelm II choose
he decided they should be US territory
settled 1872
