US Foreign Policy and Imperialism

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What is foreign policy?

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A government's strategy in dealing with other nations.

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What is imperialism?

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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What was the Alaska purchase?

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The acquisition of Alaska by the United States from Russia in 1867.

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What was the Hawaii annexation?

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The annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898, making it a U.S. territory.

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What were the causes of the Spanish American War?

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The explosion of the USS Maine, U.S. support for Cuban independence, and tensions with Spain.

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What were the outcomes of the Spanish American War?

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The U.S. gained territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, and emerged as a world power.

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What was the significance of the building of the Panama Canal?

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It connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, facilitating global trade and military movement.

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What is the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

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An addition to the Monroe Doctrine stating that the U.S. would intervene in Latin America to maintain stability.

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What is Dollar Diplomacy?

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A U.S. policy to use economic power to influence and stabilize other countries, particularly in Latin America and East Asia.

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What was the Open Door Policy?

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A U.S. policy that promoted equal trading rights for all nations in China and aimed to prevent any single power from controlling the country.