U.S. Foreign Interventions History

22 Questions

What did former CIA Director James Woolsey justify as being for a good cause during an interview with Laura Ingraham?

U.S. interference in other countries' elections

Who played a significant role in orchestrating the regime change operation against Iran's democratically elected leader, Mohammad Mosaddegh, in 1953?

Kermit Roosevelt

What does the documentary 'Coup 53' shed light on regarding Iran?

1953 British-American coup

Why was Iran's democratically elected leader, Mohammad Mosaddegh, overthrown by the U.S. in 1953?

For nationalizing Iranian oil

In which year did the U.S. intervene in Nicaragua by overthrowing José Santos Zelaya?

1909

Who emphasized the U.S. role in overthrowing the democratically elected leader of Iran, Mohammad Mosaddegh?

Stephen Kinzer

Who did the U.S. support a coup against in Honduras in 2009?

A leader moving away from U.S. influence

Which influential figures were part of the Anti-Imperialist League during 1898-1900?

Andrew Carnegie, Jane Addams, Samuel Gompers, Booker T. Washington

What did Mark Twain advocate for in terms of American involvement in foreign wars?

He proposed changing the U.S. flag to skull-and-crossbones symbols

What was the main focus of the U.S. corporations regarding leaders in the Caribbean?

Opposing leaders aiming to limit foreign corporate power and land ownership

What event marked the U.S.'s shift from a continental to an overseas empire?

The overthrow of Hawaii's monarchy

What was a significant aspect of the treaty to acquire territories outside North America?

It narrowly passed the Senate

What historical event marked the beginning of a century-long cycle of American intervention in Nicaragua?

The overthrow of Zelaya in 1909

What did the Anti-Imperialist League advocate against?

US expansion outside North America

Which historical figure emerged as a vocal anti-imperialist within the Anti-Imperialist League?

Mark Twain

In which year did the US transition from a continental to an overseas empire?

1898

What was a significant outcome of the debates within the Anti-Imperialist League regarding taking territories outside North America?

The acquisition of the Philippines and other territories

What was the main reason James Woolsey provided to justify U.S. interference in other countries' elections?

To prevent the spread of communism

Which family had a legacy of regime change operations highlighted by being involved in the overthrow of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran?

Roosevelt family

In what year did the U.S. assist in overthrowing the government led by Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran?

1953

Which country did José Santos Zelaya lead when he was targeted by U.S. interference for seeking an independent foreign policy and modernizing the nation?

Nicaragua

What were the long-term effects of the 1953 British-American coup in Iran, led by the CIA and Kermit Roosevelt, aimed at protecting British oil interests?

Protection of British Petroleum interests

Study Notes

The United States has interfered in over 80 foreign elections between 1946 and 2000, not including U.S.-backed coups and invasions.
James Woolsey, former CIA Director, acknowledged U.S. meddling in other countries' elections during an interview with Laura Ingraham, justifying it as being for a good cause.
U.S. interventions in various countries include overthrowing the kingdom of Hawaii in 1893, aiding coups in Iran (1953) and Guatemala (1954), and invading Iraq in 2003.
Stephen Kinzer, a former foreign correspondent, highlights the U.S. role in overthrowing Iran's democratically elected leader, Mohammad Mosaddegh, in 1953 due to nationalizing Iranian oil.
The U.S. sent a senior CIA officer, Teddy Roosevelt's grandson, to Iran with suitcases of money to orchestrate the regime change operation against Mosaddegh.
A documentary titled "Coup 53" sheds light on the 1953 British-American coup in Iran, revealing the involvement of figures like Kermit Roosevelt and Allen Dulles.
Kinzer discusses U.S. intervention in Nicaragua, focusing on the overthrow of José Santos Zelaya in 1909 for seeking an independent foreign policy and diversifying international relations.
The U.S. interference in Nicaragua set off a century-long cycle of American intervention, imposition of dictators, rebellions, repression, and the imposition of new leaders.- In 1965, the United States invaded the Dominican Republic to control its affairs due to the election of a leader, Juan Bosch, who wanted independence from the U.S.
American corporations opposed leaders in the Caribbean who aimed to limit foreign corporate power and land ownership in their countries.
The U.S. supported a coup in Honduras in 2009 against a president moving away from U.S. influence, leading to a fraudulent election and the current regime in power.
Historical events such as the overthrow of Hawaii's monarchy, the Spanish-American War, and interventions in Cuba and the Philippines marked the U.S.'s shift from a continental to an overseas empire.
The U.S. promoted rigged elections in Cuba and intervened when leaders not aligned with U.S. interests were elected.
The Anti-Imperialist League, active around 1898-1900, opposed America's expansion outside North America and included influential figures like Andrew Carnegie, Jane Addams, Samuel Gompers, Booker T. Washington, and Grover Cleveland.
The League lobbied against taking territories like the Philippines and Puerto Rico, sparking a national debate on American imperialism.
The treaty to acquire territories outside North America was narrowly passed by the Senate, with the Anti-Imperialist League playing a significant role in the debate.
Mark Twain was a prominent anti-imperialist figure, advocating against American involvement in foreign wars and proposing changing the U.S. flag to skull-and-crossbones symbols.
Twain's strong anti-imperialist views have been somewhat overlooked in his public legacy, with many of his militant quotes not widely known or included in biographies.

Explore the history of U.S. foreign interventions, including election interferences, coups, invasions, and regime change operations in various countries throughout the 20th century. Learn about key events, figures, and the impact of American imperialism on global politics and governance.

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