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The Monroe doctrine
The Monroe doctrine being passed set a line between America and Europe and separates their affairs so they wouldnt mingle. Why: The Monroe doctrine basically started the war against Spain... -
The United States Buys Alaska
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $72 million and occupied the Midway Islands in the Pacific. Why: It was unaccepted at the time to expand but this kind of set off a chain reaction to acceptance. -
Cuba gets independence and The Spanish-American War is declared
After the explosion of the U.S.S Maine the US blamed it on Spain. This added the push over to declare war. They passed the teller amendment it declared Cuba’s independence and also war against Spain. Why: The winning of the Spanish American war made America become a world power and places the respect on America. -
The Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris is what ended the Spanish American War. It also put America on its way to major success. Why: the treaty basically secured Americas place as a world power. -
The Philippine and American War
Since Cuba had such success with independence the Philippines also wanted independence. But the US did not grant it which resulted in war but didn’t help because the US won and controlled the Philippines. Why: It shows the different circumstances that different places get -
The Open Door Policy passing
China gave the US a lot of needed resources because it was very rich in them. China was very weak and the US did not want other strong powers to use it against them. So they set up the open door policy which makes sure that no one can abuse China. Why: This helped both America and China with major benefits -
The Platt Amendment was Passed
The Platt amendment was put in place to protect Cubas independence. But it also gave the US the right to use Cubas land for their navy Why: This is actually still in place today but it greatly helped the US and Cuba -
The Big Stick Policy was started
This is a term used to describe Roosevelts approach to foreign affairs Why: This policy proved the strength of the American naval strength. Also it gave America force without actually having to use it -
Dollar Diplomacy was started
Thsi was Taft approach to foreign policies which completely changed how roosevelt was. Why: This was one of the many ways that one of the major president at the time did these things, how he ran the country. -
Moral Diplomacy was started
When Woodrow Wilson became president in 1913, he tried to take a moral ap- proach to foreign relations. This was the term used to describe his approach Why’ It again shows another major presidents view which is important
