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Us Foreign Policy
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Sinking of the USS Maine, Future 2
The sinking of the USS Maine united the American people against Spain. Spain was seen as treacherous and barbarious. The song by Mary Elizabeth Lamb helped further this feeling by calling for vengeance: "Awake! it is no dream; Dost hear the sailors scream? Comrades will you go? Avenge the cruel blow!" This represents future 2 because The United States is declaring war on Spain and invading Cuba as a direct response to an attack on our assets. -
McKinley
Explains why we should invade Cuba and how this would benefit the US economically. Future 2 “Very serious injury to the commerce, trade, and business of our people” (McKinley)
This future was chosen because the whole point of getting involved in Cuba was for the own benefit for the US. -
Teller
Responsibility of the US to get involved to free the people of Cuba. Future 1 “Resolve first that the people of the island of Cuba, of right ought to be, free and independent”
This future was chosen because it talked about the US and their role in spreading democracy and independence for all people. -
Platt
It is a treaty that describes what Cuba must do to protect their independence from foreign intervention Future 2 “That the government of Cuba consents that the United States may exercise the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban Independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty.” This is future 2 because it talks about how no one else can get involved in Cuban foreign affairs except the US so we can reap the benefits -
President Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality
Decaration of the US being neutral in the world's affairs. "The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name" Future 4 because the US is decided to isolate itself from the world. -
President Wilson's First Warning to The Germans
The US is stating that if Germany becomes violent, then the US is ready to hold them accountable. "to take any steps it might be necessary to take to safeguard American lives and property" Future 2 The US intends to prtoect itself if the Germans intend to attack, in the best interest of the US. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany is planning on working together with Mexico to get back lost territory, "we propose an alliance on the following basis with Mexico: That we shall make war together and together make peace. We shall give general financial support, and it is understood that Mexico is to re-conquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona" Future 3 Countries are working together to solve common problems of the world. -
Wilson's War Message to Congress
This is about Wilson telling congress that the US no longer has diplomatic relations with Germany. Future 1 "The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty"
This is future 1 because it talks about banding together with democratic nations. It also talks of, as seen in this quote, that the world will be made better if the US spreads democracy. -
Wilson's 14 Points
This discusses why the US got involved in WWI, but it also addresses how the world should find peace.
Future 3
"A general association of nations must be formed under specific covenants" This is future 3 because it talks of how the whole world needs too come together and work as a whole. -
Wilson's 14 Points
Future 1
"interests of the populations concerned must have equal weight with the equitable claims of the government whose title is to be determined" This gives the power to the people, which is a democracy. -
Case Against League of Nations
This talks about the incredible power that the US has over the world. It also talks about any decision that the US will affect the world greatly. Therefore rendering a League of Nations ineffective. Future 4 "I must think of the United States first. And when I think of the United States first in an arrangement like this, I am thinking of what is best for the world" This is future 4 because it talks about how the US affects the world due to its own decisions. Therefore, it must stand alone -
League of Nations
This talks of how countries must come together for the league of nations. Future 3 "promote international co-operation and to achieve international peace and security" This is future 3 as it discusses all of the necessary steps needed to be taken so that peace can be acheived once all the countries work together. -
Fireside Chat
This is Roosevelt talking to the American people about staying neutral in this issue. Future 4 "Let no man or woman thoughtlessly or falsely talk of America sending its armies to European fields" This represents future 4 as it shows how America will remain isolated and will stay out of all foreign affairs in regards to the war. -
Lend Lease
This is about the US lending aid to the allies. We planned to lend food and money. Future 1 "the democracies of the world will be able to prove that dictatorships cannot win"
This is future 1 because is talks about the world getting together, who have democracies, to eliminate dictators and try to keep the world safe. However, the US is still not involved in the war, so we are not completely in future 1 yet. -
FDR Day of Infamy Speech
This is a speech by FDR about the attacks of the Japenese on the US and how we must get involved in the war. Future 2 "There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger." This represents future 2 because it discusses how the US is directly affected by the war. It also talks about how it is in our best interest to get involved in the war and to fight back because it has now directly affected us as a nation. -
UN Created
The United Nations was formed in order to promote peace. It is composed of representatives from each country to work together in order to establish world peace.
Future 3 because it is about working together in conjunction with the world in order to solve problems and create peace.
This was a turning point because US is finally involved so it’s going to work, since they weren’t in the previous,league of nations, to promote peace before. -
HUAC
This organization was known for interviewing anyone who was suspicious of communist activity. They were well-known for the Hollywood 10.
This represents a turning point in the US because of the war because people were being stripped of their rights and fear was clearly prevelent throughout the nation. -
Loyalty Review Board
This was a committee who interviewed government workers to ensure no one was a communist or had any sort of communist ties.
This represents a turning point for the US because people were very afraid and there was paranoia everywhere. This was also a change because people were losing some of their rights as human beings and citizens of the United States. -
Marshall Plan
The US gave financial aid to postwar European countries.
Future 2 because the US was simply offering money for its own benefit. It strengthened ties with our allies, and so the US can benefit economically itself.
This was a turning point for the US because we were now offering help in places that we saw fit. We were utilizing our own resources to help other countries which would eventually boost the economy of our own.