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American Revolution
The American Revolution was the beginning of the nation. It showed that the U.S. would stand its gound for its beliefs. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington discussed the importance of remaining friendly with foreign nations but to not enter permanent alliances with any of them. This is eventually led to the Monroe Doctrine. -
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The Barbary Wars
The Barbary Wars were fought between the Barbary States and the U.S.. It is important because it was the first international war the U.S. fought. -
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Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny is the belief that it was the responsibility of the citizens of the U.S. to claim the west as their own. This philosophy was responsible for most of the U.S.' expansion throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo act was an embargo against France and The U.K.. It was enacted in response to European attacks on U.S. ships even though the U.S. was neutral. It was the first challenge caused by the U.S,'s isolationist policy. -
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The War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a 32 month war between the U.S. and the U.K.. It was important because it settled all disputes between the U.S. and the U.K.. -
The Monroe Doctrine
The Dcotrine stated that the U.S. would not mettle in European affairs or in its colonies. It is important because it guided U.S. foreign policy up until the mid 20th century. -
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Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was a war fought between the U.S, and Mexico over the american annexation of Texas. This is important because it showed that the U.S. would be willing to go to war for manifest destiny. -
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Spanish-American-Cuban War
The Spanish-American-Cuban War was a war fought between Spain and the U.S. as a result of the U.S.'s Intervention in the Cuban war for independence. It is important because it represents the height of imperialism as the U.S. gained several new territories after conflict. -
Annexation of Hawaii
Hawaii was a annexed as a result of a joint resoultion after a treaty failed. It is important because it shows Congress sometimes opposed the the president's stance on foreign policy, -
Roosevelt Corollary
The Roosevelt Corollary was a corollary to the Monroe Doctrine that stated that the United States would use force to keep European powers of out Latin America. This is important because is shows the beginnings of Imperialism. -
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World War I
WWI was a war fought between the major powers of the early 2oth century. It is significant because millions of lives were lost and the Treaty of Versailles was a direct cause of WWII -
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World War II
WWII was a conflict fought between the major powers of the world. It is significant because it is the first time that the U.S. took a major stand in world affairs and became well known to the world. -
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The Cold War
The Cold War was a period of Political tension between the United States and the USSR. It was important because it was the source of most major conflicts throughout the 20th century. -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine is speech that says that the United States would provide assistance to any democratic nation under threat from an authoritarian force. It is important because it guided United States foreign policy throughout the Cold War. -
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Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was a plan for the the United States to give economic support to European nations after WWII as a buffer against communism. This is significant because it is the beginning of the U.S.' involvment in the Cold War -
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Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a war where the U.S, and South Vietnam fought against North Vietnam. It is important because is the first major U.S. war that the public did not largely support. It also began the start in a growing public dislike the government. -
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Détente
Détente was the easing of political tension between the USSR and the United States through treaties. This is important because it helped to quell some of the nation's fear about the Cold War -
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Jimmy Carter's emphasis on foriegn policy
Carter put a lot of emphasis on foreign policy; his philosophy was that a nation's foreign policy should reflect its highest moral principles. This is important because it shows the start of the U.S. being a more active and positive force in the world. -
9/11
9/11 was when the World Trade Center was bombed by terrorists. It is significant because it marked the start of the War on Terror. -
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Global War on Terror
The Global War on Terror is military campaign which began as a result of 9/11. It is significant because it is still going on today. -
Isolationism
Isolationism is the foriegn affairs policy that says that it is best for a country to stay ourt of international affairs. This is important because it guided the United States from its inception up until the middle of the 20th century. For example it guided the U.S. to stay out of WWI one until it felt that it was absolutely nescessary.
