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Monroe Doctrine (pg. 409-412)
United States policy that restricted European influence on Latin America. America still allowed itself to remain in Latin America. During 1895 when Britain tried to intervene, the United States argued that this doctrine applied to Britain, forcing them out of Latin America. -
Purchase of Alaska
The Purchase of Alaska was the beginning of Imperialism for the United States. Alaska was bought from Russia for $7.2 million and would become worth more in value later in history. The purchase of Alaska influenced the America to expand outward. -
Annexation of Hawaii
American settlers sought to overthrow the Hawaiian monarch. During the outbreak of the war in Philippines, the U.S. finally decided to annex Hawaii. The annexation of Hawaii proved that the U.S. was searching to expand its’ influence and would overthrow native peoples to feed the U.S. and its’ patriotic citizens. -
Spanish-American War
Spain and the U.S. both claimed Cuba, to which Spain would not adhere to the Monroe Doctrine and leave Cuba. The U.S. claimed they only wanted to restore peace in Cuba, not take control of their politics. After winning the war, the U.S. continued to intervene with Cuban, maintaining their heavy influenced on the country. -
Treaty of Peace
The Treaty of Peace was signed in Paris and recognized that the U.S. would gain Puerto Rico and Guam. This treaty also recognized the independence of Cuba and the acquisition of the Philippines. The power-hungry United States used these terms to gain profit from these developing countries and continued to spread their influence. -
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal was built to make it easier for U.S. trade and transport. The United States agreed to pay Columbia $25 million dollars for the land this passage would need. This shows how the United States could bargain for almost any piece of land they requested with their money. If the country refused, they would resort to violence or intimidation. -
Russo-Japanese War
Imperialist rivalry between Russia and Japan resulted in a war between the country. Japan was winning and President Roosevelt ended the war through the Treaty of Portsmouth. This expressed how the United States was becoming a world power and could intervene with anyone at anytime. They also ‘flexed’ their navy with a worldwide cruise that arrived in Japan.
