For Foreign Engagement Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Who was William Seward
A
Sec of state in 1865 and was an interventionist. His idea for naval bases and Panama Canal
2
Q
What did Seward purchase
A
Bought Alaska from Russia 7.2 mill
3
Q
What happened in Mexico and what did it reinforce
A
Reinforced Monroe doctrine, as Mexican rebels executed Maximilian in 1867. Furthered idea of no european countries in Latin or central America
