USA Knowledge Tests (1865-1890) “Foreign Policy” Flashcards
When was the Monroe Doctrine announced?
1823
What island did the USA acquire in 1867?
Midway Island
When was the Alaska purchase and how much was it bought for?
It was purchased in 1867 for $7.2 million
1868 Burlingame Treaty
Promoted trade with China and encouraged immigration
When did the Dominican Republic offer itself up for annexation and what was Congress’ response?
1869 and Congress refused to
Who was William Hunt and what did he do in 1882?
William Hunt was the secretary of the navy and he promoted the importance of naval expansion after discovering only 42 out of 140 ships were operational
1875 friendship treaty with Hawaii
Tariff free sugar trade
By 1907, what position was the American fleet in?
It was second only to the Royal Navy
What conference was held in 1889?
Pan-Americanism
