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U.S. Imperialism

  • The Monroe doctrine

    The Monroe doctrine
    The Monroe doctrine was passed and that created a ping between Europe and America so that separated their affairs so they wouldn’t mix. Why- The Monroe doctrine started the war against Spain
  • The USA buys Alaska

    The USA buys Alaska
    The US bought Alaska from Russia for 72 million Dollars. Why- this started the idea that it was ok to expand again
  • The Spanish-American War is declared and Cuba gains independence

    The Spanish-American War is declared and Cuba gains independence
    Spain got blamed by the United States for the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, this pushed them to declare war. The US passed the teller amendment which declared war on Spain and Cuba’s independence. Why-Wining the Spanish American war caused America to gain respect and become a world power
  • The treaty of Paris

    The treaty of Paris
    The treaty of Paris ended the Spanish American war and put America on the track to success. Why- the treaty of Paris secured America’s place as a world power.
  • Open Door Policy Passing

    Open Door Policy Passing
    China gave the United States resources, China was weak and the US didn’t want other strong powers to take advantage of them. The US passed the open door policy which stopped others from taking advantage of China. Why-America and China both benefited from this.
  • The Philippine and American War

    The Philippine and American War
    Cuba had success with independence which caused the Philippines to want independence. The US isn’t grant it so the cause war however the US won and controlled the Philippines. Why- it shows the different circumstance that the different places get.
  • The Platt Amendment was Passed

    The Platt Amendment was Passed
    The platt amendment was passed to protect Cuba’s independence. It also gave the US the right to Cuba’s land. Why-this helped Cuba and the US and is still in place today.
  • The Big Stick Policy was started

    The Big Stick Policy was started
    This Was used to describe Roosevelts approach to foreign affairs Why: This policy gave America force without actually having to use it and proved the strength of the American naval strength.
  • Dollar Diplomacy was started

    Dollar Diplomacy was started
    This was how Taft approached foreign policies which changed how Roosevelt was. Why-this was one of the ways that a major president at the time ran the country and did these things.
  • Moral Diplomacy was started

    Moral Diplomacy was started
    Woodrow Wilson became president and he tried to be moral when approaching foreign relations. Why-it shows another presidents view.