MR.DROHAN'S IMPERIALISM GUIDED NOTES PART 1 REVIEW

What did Washington say about foreign policy in his farewell address?

• Steer clear of permanent alliances with foreign nations

• Form strong alliances with European countries

• Focus on expanding territory

• Engage in international trade agreements

What were the two schools of thought in regards to foreign policy in the early days of the United States?

• Realism and Idealism

• Neutrality and Unilateralism

• Expansionism and Isolationism

• Militarism and Pacifism

What was the Realism school of thought?

• Relations with other countries should be guided by national self-interest

• Foreign policy should be based on our founding ideals

• Focus on cultural exchange programs

• Promote global democracy

What was the Idealism school of thought?

• Foreign policy should be based on our founding ideals

• National security should be the only focus

• Trade should be prioritized over diplomacy

• Military alliances are essential

What were Washington’s two key principles of foreign policy?

• Neutrality and Unilateralism

• Expansion and Conquest

• Diplomacy and Trade

• Isolation and Militarism

What was the Neutrality Principle and why?

• Refuse to take sides among warring nations

• Support the strongest military power

• Form alliances with neighboring countries

• Engage in global trade

What did the Idealists believe about the war between Britain and France?

• We should side with France/they supported us during the Revolutionary War

• We should remain neutral

• We should support Britain for economic reasons

• We should avoid involvement entirely

What did the Realists believe about the war between Britain and France?

• We should stay neutral because our army was too small and we were not prepared for a war

• We should support Britain for strategic reasons

• We should engage in trade with both sides

• We should form a military alliance with France

What was the Unilateral Principle?

• The U.S would not seek a military or political alliance with any foreign nation

• The U.S should form alliances with European powers

• The U.S should focus on expanding its territory

• The U.S should engage in international trade agreements

Who did the United States support in the war between Great Britain and France?

• Neutral nation/neither side

• Great Britain

• France

• Both sides equally