Foreign Policy 1890-1900 Flashcards
(20 cards)
why was Accidental Empire a motivation?
- Expansion not needed due to large trade with Britain
What are some examples of Accidental Empire?
- Samoa
- Hawaii
- Nicaragua
- China
Why was Progressive Imperialism a motivation?
- belief in American superiority
- other countries not able to run themselves
- improve lives of non- americans
What are some examples of Progressive Imperialism
- Samoa
- Cuba
- Phillipines and Guam
- Sp. Am war
- Panama canal
Why was the need for markets a motivation?
- 1893 depression meant desire for new markets
- met by open door policy- WIlliams 1950s
What are some examples of the need for markets?
- Samoa
- Hawaii
- China
- Nicargua
- Sp. Am war
Why was the end of Westward Expansion a motivation?
- when it was complete they could turn to foreign adventures
What are some examples of imperialism influenced by the end of Westward expansion?
- Puerto Rico
Why was Preclusive Imperialism a motivation?
- take areas before other powers do
What are some examples of Preclusive Imperalism?
- Panama Canal
- Samoa
- China
- Phillipines and Guam
Why was the Monroe Doctrine with the Roosevelt Corollary a motivation?
- return to this after 1901, protect US interests
What are some examples of M.D and the R.C
- Venezuala
- Puerto Rico
- Sp. Am. War
Samoa
issue= increasing interest of Brit. and Ger.
approach= joined B. and in Tripartite Convention they gave up all rights
outcome= US set up East Protectorate
Hawaii
issue= 1898 US Annexed+ major naval base
- McKinley Tariff removed raw sugar duties- led to rebellion as they lost advantage
approach= marines- 3 days surrendered
outcome= planned to annex, but opposed by fears of America becoming Imperial power
Phillippines
issue= purchased from Sp. in Paris treaty
approach= want to civilise, fear of takeover
outcome= subjugation war, 4yrs and $600m
Puerto Rico
issue= Spanish colony w/ degree of independence pre war.
approach= 1889 invaded
outcome= surrendered and withdrew
Venezuela
issue= 1895 border dispute with B. colony Guiana
approach= Cleveland demand B. send arbitration
outcome= arbitration in favour of V .
Spanish American War issue and cause
issue and cause
- aggressive and patriotic press
- economic motives to protect Cuba
- 1890 depression distraction
Spanish American War approach
- 1898 double attack
- Navy attack Spain and blockade Cuba approach
- forced surrender in 3 weeks
Spanish American War outcome
- Treaty of Paris 1898
- Cuba independence
- US got Guantanamo Bay and Guam
- US purchased Philippines
