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What was the estimated range of people killed during the American Civil War?
What was the estimated range of people killed during the American Civil War?
- 250,000-300,000
- 400,000-500,000
- 625,000-850,000 (correct)
- 1 million-1.5 million
Which territory did the U.S. successfully purchase from Russia in 1867?
Which territory did the U.S. successfully purchase from Russia in 1867?
- The Danish West Indies
- Hawaii
- Alaska (correct)
- The Dominican Republic
What was one of the main goals of U.S. foreign trade after the Civil War?
What was one of the main goals of U.S. foreign trade after the Civil War?
- To establish military bases exclusively in Europe
- To build coaling stations around the world (correct)
- To restrict trade with Asia
- To promote only agricultural exports
Which President opposed the forceful annexation of Hawaii?
Which President opposed the forceful annexation of Hawaii?
What year did Hawaii become the 50th state of the United States?
What year did Hawaii become the 50th state of the United States?
Which belief influenced U.S. foreign policy among imperialists by the mid-1890s?
Which belief influenced U.S. foreign policy among imperialists by the mid-1890s?
What happened to the treaties negotiated with the Dominican Republic in 1889?
What happened to the treaties negotiated with the Dominican Republic in 1889?
Which islands were divided among Britain, Germany, and the U.S. in 1889?
Which islands were divided among Britain, Germany, and the U.S. in 1889?
Which two blocs were in opposition during World War I?
Which two blocs were in opposition during World War I?
What impact did imperialism have on the U.S. government structure?
What impact did imperialism have on the U.S. government structure?
What was the primary reason for the U.S. to engage in the Barbary Wars?
What was the primary reason for the U.S. to engage in the Barbary Wars?
What did anti-imperialism critics like William Graham Sumner fear would happen due to U.S. involvement in global affairs?
What did anti-imperialism critics like William Graham Sumner fear would happen due to U.S. involvement in global affairs?
Which figure warned against foreign entanglements and advocated for non-intervention?
Which figure warned against foreign entanglements and advocated for non-intervention?
Which U.S. president is known for advocating for a shift toward global interventionism?
Which U.S. president is known for advocating for a shift toward global interventionism?
What was a significant outcome of the War of 1812?
What was a significant outcome of the War of 1812?
How did American-British relations evolve between the 1810s and 1840s?
How did American-British relations evolve between the 1810s and 1840s?
What did the Monroe Doctrine declare regarding European intervention in the Americas?
What did the Monroe Doctrine declare regarding European intervention in the Americas?
What was the reason for the U.S. to attempt the purchase of Cuba during the 1850s?
What was the reason for the U.S. to attempt the purchase of Cuba during the 1850s?
What led to the independence of Panama?
What led to the independence of Panama?
What event heightened tensions between the U.S. and Britain during the Civil War?
What event heightened tensions between the U.S. and Britain during the Civil War?
What significant event occurred in 1914 regarding American sailors in Mexico?
What significant event occurred in 1914 regarding American sailors in Mexico?
What was the outcome of the annexation of the Republic of Texas in 1845?
What was the outcome of the annexation of the Republic of Texas in 1845?
Which of the following was a consequence of the Mexican Revolution on U.S. foreign policy?
Which of the following was a consequence of the Mexican Revolution on U.S. foreign policy?
What was the role of Britain regarding the Monroe Doctrine despite its naval power?
What was the role of Britain regarding the Monroe Doctrine despite its naval power?
What was President Woodrow Wilson's response to the events in Mexico in 1914?
What was President Woodrow Wilson's response to the events in Mexico in 1914?
What was the general view of Jefferson regarding the French Revolution?
What was the general view of Jefferson regarding the French Revolution?
What was Hamilton's vision for the U.S. economy?
What was Hamilton's vision for the U.S. economy?
Which event complicated U.S. foreign policy until the War of 1812 concluded?
Which event complicated U.S. foreign policy until the War of 1812 concluded?
What did Jefferson believe regarding U.S. support for France?
What did Jefferson believe regarding U.S. support for France?
What was a significant consequence of the War of 1812 for the United States?
What was a significant consequence of the War of 1812 for the United States?
Which event took place after the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
Which event took place after the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
What did the Treaty of Ghent signify for the United States?
What did the Treaty of Ghent signify for the United States?
How did the War of 1812 influence U.S. foreign policy in the 19th century?
How did the War of 1812 influence U.S. foreign policy in the 19th century?
What principle did George Washington emphasize in his Farewell Address regarding foreign relations?
What principle did George Washington emphasize in his Farewell Address regarding foreign relations?
What was the central theme of John Quincy Adams's implementation of the Monroe Doctrine?
What was the central theme of John Quincy Adams's implementation of the Monroe Doctrine?
What major shift occurred in U.S. foreign policy by the end of the 19th century?
What major shift occurred in U.S. foreign policy by the end of the 19th century?
Which of the following was a concern expressed by James Madison regarding war?
Which of the following was a concern expressed by James Madison regarding war?
Study Notes
Early Republic Foreign Policy
- The U.S. emerged as an independent nation after the Treaty of Paris (1783), but faced various foreign policy challenges.
- Political divisions emerged between Federalists, who favored ties with England, and Democratic-Republicans, who preferred France.
- The French Revolution (1789) posed a diplomatic challenge for the U.S., as the collapse of the French monarchy (1792) and the subsequent war between France and England complicated U.S. foreign policy.
- Edmond-Charles Genet, sent by France to secure U.S. support against England, was met with opposition by President George Washington.
- The U.S., after enduring British attacks on its coastline and its capital, ultimately fought the War of 1812 (1812-15).
- The war concluded with the Treaty of Ghent (1815), which resulted in no major changes, but fostered American nationalism.
- Following the war, the U.S. shifted its focus westward, expanding into the interior and reducing the prominence of European relations in its foreign policy.
The Monroe Doctrine (1823)
- The Monroe Doctrine, formulated by John Quincy Adams, declared that Europe should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
- In return, the U.S. promised to stay out of European conflicts, promoting a non-interventionist approach for much of the 19th century.
U.S. Imperialism and its Impact on American Government
- By the end of the nineteenth century, the U.S. shifted from a non-interventionist stance to a more globally involved policy, marked by war and imperialism.
- This shift had a significant impact on the U.S. political system by centralizing authority in the presidency and expanding federal government power.
- The expansion of U.S. involvement in global affairs led to a growth in government bureaucracy, military expenditures, and a move away from localism.
Key Figures in U.S. Foreign Policy
- George Washington: Advocated for non-intervention and warned against foreign entanglements.
- James Madison: Argued that war is the greatest threat to liberty.
- Theodore Roosevelt: A prominent supporter of American imperialism and naval power.
- William McKinley: Led the U.S. into the Spanish-American War and defended imperialism.
- Woodrow Wilson: Pushed for global interventionism in U.S. foreign policy under the banner of spreading democracy.
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Test your knowledge on the foreign policy challenges faced by the U.S. during the Early Republic. Explore the political divisions between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, the impact of the French Revolution, and the outcomes of key events like the War of 1812. Dive deep into how these factors shaped American nationalism and foreign relations in the post-war era.
