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U.S. Foreign Policy
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American Revolution
The American Revolution lasted from 1765 until 1783. The 13 American Colonies broke apart from Britain, and the United States of America was formed. -
Washington's Farewell Address
In Washington's Farewell Address he warned everyone to not form political policies. -
Barbary Wars
The Barbary Wars (1801-05, 1815) were two wars fought between the United States and North Africa. Berber Pirates would attack ships if they did not pay tribute. Due to these wars, 3 U.S.S. ships were built. -
Embargo Act
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War of 1812
The war of 1812 was a 32 month conflict between the United States and Great Britain. The United States declared war on June 18, 1812 and ended on Febuary 18, 1815. The war ended with no boundary changes and a military stalemate. -
Manifest destiny
The Manifest destiny was the idea that American settlers were destined to spread west and colonize more of the United States. The American settlers spread throughout the west, and as a result slavery expanded. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was an article that stated that any attempts by European nations to take land from North or South America would be seen as acts of agression. Over time the doctrine was seen with resentment from Latin American countries. -
U.S. Mexican War
The U.S.-Mexican war lasted from 1846-1848 and was caused by the annexation of Texas. The U.S. gained the Atla California and New Mexico territories, and paid Mexico $15 million. The Rio Grande was established as the national border between Mexico and the U.S. -
Annexation of Hawaii
Hawii's queen Lili'uokalani was overthrown by the United States, and Hawii was taken as a new U.S. territory. Later, Hawii was gained as the 50th and final state of the U.S. -
Spanish-american-Cuban War
The Spanish-American-Cuban war was a short war, after which the U.S. gained territory. The U.S. was given Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippean Islands and Guam. -
Roosevelt Corollary
During Roosevelts State of the Union adress he added the Roosevelt Corollary.The corollary states that the U.S. will intervene in European-Latin American conflicts. -
WWI
The first World War lasted from 1914 until 1918. It was a global war fought centered around Europe. As a result, the League of Nations was formed. -
Isolationism
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WWII
The second world war lasted from 1939 untiil 1945. This war included many of the world power countries. As a result the United Nations was created, and the Cold War started. -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine stated that the U.S. would send aid to Turkey and Greece as economic and military aid. The doctrine was later extended to fit the context of the cold war. -
The Cold War
The Cold War lasted from around 1947 until 1991. after the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There were no major attacks, but the United States and the USSR were both armed and ready to start a nulcear war. In the end, the USSR was dissolved. -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was the original plan to aid European nations after World War two. The plan was in effect for four years. -
Vietnam
The Vietnam War was am 18 year long conflict to stop the spread of communism. North and South Vietnam were combined after a communist victory. -
Detente
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Carter's Emphasis on foreign Policy
Carter emphasized morals and human rights in foreign policy. He took action in Latin American nations and ended support to harsh rulers. -
9/11
The 9/11 terrorist attacks were a group of coordinited attacks on the U.S. by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. The U.S. later launched the War on Terror. -
War in Iraq
The Iraq war was part of the U.S. war on terror. The war is currently still going on. It was stated that Iraq had nuclear weapons, which were a threat to national security.