According to Bush, what is the second objective in regards to nuclear proliferation? What
policies are proposed and why?
Ans The second nuclear proliferation objective is to keep fissile material out of the hands of
rogue
states and terrorists. To do this we must address the danger posed by i...
What was America's foreign policy following its independence (1776)?
Ans -Wanted to expand US economy with trade
-Wanted to maintain its independence and stay free from conflict, no "entangling alliances"
-Didn't want to weaken newfound security/liberty
-Also didn't want centralized power
What factors led to the War of 1812? Who was the war fought against? What was the result
of the war for America?
Ans 1. Disputed territory: US, British, and Native Americans fought over who had rights to
certain areas
2. Impressments: British had been drafting American citizens into their Navy overseas.
Couldn't tell which was which
3. Blockade of France: British had blockaded French seaports to choke off their supplies
-Was fought against the British. US won, created sense of nationalism and unity for the
country. Demonstrated American naval capabilities.
,-treaty of ghent
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Ans Doctrine stated that any further attempts to colonize the Americas will be seen as a
direct threat to American security. Sets tone for future relationship with the americas, they
don't want any foreign powers b/c of security and trading relationships.
What is Manifest Destiny?
Ans The belief that the US had a mission to bring their culture and religion to the rest of the
Americas. -Democratic government, freedom of speech, capitalism, etc.
What are broad factors that led to the Spanish American War? What are two specific factors?
What was the result of the war for the US? How did this war change American foreign policy?
Ans Broad causes: 1) manifest destiny extension
2) Domestic pressure: economic reasons, Spain was a declining world power and they wanted
resources in Asia and Europe.
Specific factors:
1) USS Maine: potential sinking of US naval ship by Spanish
,2) Yellow Press: reported that the Spanish had sunk the USS Maine, created high anti-spanish
sentiment for public
The broad causes were manifest destiny and domestic pressures of trade. The specific causes
were the USS Maine and the yellow press. The conflict was short and not very costly which
ultimately put the US in power. The war changed US foreign policy because the US was in a
power position and gained some spanish colonies.
Why did the US colonize the Philippines?
Ans Wanted to get a foothold in Asia, Phillipines would be the access/military benefits
What was the Open Door Policy?
Ans All powers have equal access to Chinese markets, did not want to have the division of
China.
What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine? Why was it declared?
Ans US is the policemen to the Western Hemisphere, US will have distinct relationship w/
Americas and does not want undue European influence
What was dollar diplomacy? How and why was force used during this period?
, Ans Wilson use of force coupled with ideals of expansion of US economy, introducing
notions of democracy/capitalism/free trade. Wants unionized international organizations
."intervention involved participating in the overthrow of one government and the military
support"
What was the US policy at the outset of World War I? Prior to US entry into World War I,
what was the main dispute between the US and Germany? What was the Zimmerman
telegram? How did these two events lead to US entry into WWI? What was the US policy
towards the Russian Revolution?
Ans Most Americans did not see vital interest in the war except for economic partners.
Germany had been blockading British by subwarfare, which caused neutrality issues for the
US. They began sinking US ships that they thought were British (Sussex Pledge violated).
Zimmeman telegram: If the US goes into the war, Mexico will go against them and ally with
Germany. If so, Mexican territory will be given back. US policy towards Russian Revolution:
gave support to the Whites, had fear of a communist regime. Also didn't want to lose Russian
offense on Eastern border.
What was the League of Nations? What was it supposed to do?
Ans the League of Nations was supposed to be an organization of powers that set out to lay
post war agenda, as well as laying down anti-communism ideals. Open gov. Selective defese
organization: all states would be members and would agree to defend, then none would
attack and would have mechanism to solve disputes.
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