The Futures of Foreign policy

By ScottThompson

  • The Monroe Doctrine

    Set the rhetoric for America's isolationist policy moving forward. Europe should respect the Western Hemisphere as the sphere of United States' interest. Future 4
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    From the Monroe Doctrine to World War 1

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    Reconstruction (1865-1877)

    After the Civil War, America was focused on reconstructing the nation. Radical Republicans were focused on gaining equality for African Americans. Republicans were also interested in growing American business. Future 4

  • The Influence of Sea Power Among History

    In 1890, naval Captain Alfred T. Mahan published a book entitled The Influence of Sea Power Upon History in which he emphasized the importance of naval power in maintaining national strength. He argued that a nation, in order to have a strong navy, must have ports and colonies throughout the world where their fleet could anchor safely. These colonies and foreign ports would also benefit the home nation with trade.

  • Panic of 1893

    The US was suffering from overproduction. Debate that other markets were necessary so that America could sell its goods?
    Immigrants coming to America in large numbers.

  • Reconcentration Camps

    Spain, concerned of guerrilla warfare in their colony of Cuba, moved Cubans living in the countryside to camps. Interpreted as an act of aggression.

  • The Explosion of the USS Maine

    The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor. Yellow journalism made it seem as if the Spanish were responsible.
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    The Spanish American War

    President McKinley, "the right to intervene may be justified by the very serious injury to the commerce, trade, and business of our people." (Future 2)

  • The Teller Amendment

    "[people of Cuba] are, of right ought to be, free and independent."
    "Withdraw land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters."

  • The Platt Amendment

    Protected Cuba's independence from foreign intervention.
    The United States can still intervene when deemed necessary.
    Went into Cuba's constitution.

  • Miss Cuba

    Cartoon depicting Cuba's possible annexation.

  • The Panama Canal

    President Roosevelt
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    World War 1

    Futures 1,2,3
    America first sends money to allies.
    Americans aboard RMS Lusitania sunk by German U-Boat.
    Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points (Future 3) League of Nations

  • Treaty of Versailles

    Harsh war reparations on Germany.
    World becoming more interactive.