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Monroe Doctrine
Doctrine that described how America had a right to be the leading power in the Western hemisphere and proclaimed European countries should no longer colonize the Americas. Invoked it in 1865 to make the French back out of Mexico. (pg. 409-410) -
Purchase of Alaska
America agreed to a deal with Russia to buy Alaska for 7.2 million dollars. It was seen as a waste of money at the time, being named "Seward's Icebox," for its frigid weather and useless presence. However, it became a crucially placed territory in relation to Asia. (pg. 411) -
Panic of 1893
Although it was an economic crisis, the Panic of 1893 resulted in a wave of imperialistic ideals in the American public. The expansionist mindset became heavily supported which encouraged political leaders to support imperialism. (pg. 410) -
The Sinking of the Maine
In the 1890s, Cuba was trapped in the rule of a tyrannical Spanish general, and many Americans hoped to benefit from the sugar farming occurring in Cuba. America declared war on Spain after the explosion on the USS Maine. The destruction of the USS Maine made the public much more supportive of New Imperialism. (pg. 412-413) -
Landing in the Philippines
The all-new US navy landed in Manila Bay on May 1. The power the of the new navy accrued support for imperialism through the use of the advanced naval force. (pg. 414) -
Spanish Surrender
After the destruction of their navy in Santiago Bay, the Spanish quickly realized they couldn't beat the Americans. They signed a peace deal in early August 1898 to end the Spanish-American war. (pg. 414-415) -
Panama Canal
Teddy Roosevelt grew tired of Colombia's antics and decided to organize a Panamanian rebellion. It succeeded quickly and soon America held the land to build the Panama Canal. The temptation to dig the canal is why the idea to imperialize Panama came about. (pg. 418)
