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What was one major goal of US Imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was one major goal of US Imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What was the consequence of the sinking of the American battleship in Havana Harbor?
What was the consequence of the sinking of the American battleship in Havana Harbor?
How does Dollar Diplomacy, as described in the content, operate in foreign relations?
How does Dollar Diplomacy, as described in the content, operate in foreign relations?
What distinguishes Moral Diplomacy from the other forms of diplomacy mentioned?
What distinguishes Moral Diplomacy from the other forms of diplomacy mentioned?
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What is a key function of the Panama Canal as described in the content?
What is a key function of the Panama Canal as described in the content?
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Study Notes
George Washington's Farewell Address
- Washington advocated for isolationism in US foreign policy, advising minimal involvement with other nations' political affairs.
Reasons for US Imperialism
- Driven by a desire to expand Western culture, access new markets, and acquire resources.
Spanish-American War
- The US aimed to support the independence of Cuba and Puerto Rico from Spain.
- The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor triggered a war with Spain.
- The US battleship USS Maine exploded, killing 260 US sailors.
Panama Canal
- The Panama Canal provided crucial trade access connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, eliminating the need for a lengthy voyage around South America.
- Construction involved significant human cost, with numerous deaths due to disease.
- The US supported Panama's independence movement from Colombia to facilitate canal construction.
- Canal operation involved a multistage process of lock navigation for ships.
US Foreign Policies
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Big Stick Diplomacy (Roosevelt): A policy of assertive intervention in Latin America to prevent European interference in the Western Hemisphere—preventing non-USA influence.
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Dollar Diplomacy (Taft): Used US investments in foreign countries to exert influence and gain control.
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Moral Diplomacy (Wilson): Rejected imperialism and promoted peaceful relationships through upholding international moral principles and opposed intervention.
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Differences: Roosevelt focused on physically intimidating potential rivals, Taft prioritized economic influence, and Wilson emphasized moral leadership and anti-imperialism.
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Similarities: Roosevelt and Taft's approaches both involved forms of intervention in other countries for US interests—though with different methods.
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Explore key aspects of US foreign policies, from George Washington's Farewell Address emphasizing isolationism to the events surrounding the Spanish-American War and the construction of the Panama Canal. This quiz covers the motivations behind US imperialism and the significance of these historical events in shaping US relations with other nations.
