U.S. Foreign Policy and Imperialism

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What change did imperialism bring to U.S. foreign policy?

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Imperialism changed the U.S. foreign policy from George Washington's advice in 1796 to remain neutral, to becoming more involved in world affairs.

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What is imperialism?

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Imperialism is when a stronger country attempts to control a weaker one, gain natural resources, and sell its products in their markets.

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Why did manufacturers want the U.S. to acquire overseas colonies in the late 19th century?

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To have a cheap source of raw materials and a market for industrial goods.

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What were the causes of the Spanish-American War?

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Causes included Yellow Journalism, harsh Spanish treatment of Cubans, and the sinking of the battleship Maine.

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What was the immediate spark of the Spanish-American War?

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The explosion of the battleship Maine.

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How did Yellow Journalism affect the Spanish-American War?

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American newspapers used sensational headlines to sell papers, influencing public opinion and leading to the war.

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What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?

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To increase U.S. security and trade in the Caribbean and around the world.

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How did the U.S. show interest in Asia and the Pacific?

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By annexing Hawaii, the Philippines, Samoa, and supporting the Open Door Policy.

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What was the Open Door Policy?

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It prevented European nations from dividing China as colonies and allowed equal trading privileges for all nations.

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How did the U.S. acquire the Philippines?

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Through the Treaty of Paris in 1898, following the Spanish-American War.