1.)The idea heralded by Frederick Jackson Turner that the supply of natural resources was soon going to continue to become lesser and lesser available caused the people fear. This fear or lack of natural resources urged them to find alternative resources abroad. Many people strived to look oversea in search of new markets. During this time, foreign trade became more vital to the American economy, leading to the idea of acquiring of colonies to expand markets. The Spanish-American war was caused by U.S intervention during Cuba’s fight for independence against Spanish misrule. 2.) During this time, the Philippines were struggling for independence. The conflict began when the Philippines disagreed and objected the terms of the Treaty of Paris. The Spanish-American War resulted in the United States taking possession of the Philippines from Spain by the terms of the Treaty of Paris, then ending the war. …show more content…
3.) Though Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson are all progressive reformers, their foreign policies differed in many ways.
Roosevelt's foreign policy was the "Big Stick Policy." This is a policy in which one speaks softly, but always have a “big stick”, or the Navy, which was to be used when necessary, or to intimidate others into getting what they want. “Dollar Diplomacy” was the foreign policy of Taft. Taft’s policy had to do more with investing in foreign affairs, in which the United States invests in other countries, and if one of those countries were distrupted, the US would help. Wilson's foreign policy was the "Moral Diplomacy". His main goals with this policy was to spread democracy, promote peace, and condemn
imperialism 4.) The large population of China was seen as a way for market opportunity. The idea of the "Open Door Policy" was made which meant no one would annex any one specific part of China, but everyone could trade openly within China. IT allowed equal opportunity for commerce in China. The United States wanted the market opportunities in China, but did not want to spend time or money in annexing China as a whole, and the Open Door policy granted them this. 5.) Though Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson are all progressive reformers, their foreign policies differed in many ways. Roosevelt's foreign policy was the "Big Stick Policy." This is a policy in which one speaks softly, but always have a “big stick”, or the Navy, which was to be used when necessary, or to intimidate others into getting what they want. “Dollar Diplomacy” was the foreign policy of Taft. Taft’s policy had to do more with investing in foreign affairs, in which the United States invests in other countries, and if one of those countries were distrupted, the US would help. Wilson's foreign policy was the "Moral Diplomacy". His main goals with this policy was to spread democracy, promote peace, and condemn imperialism
As the Reconstruction Era ended, the United States became the up and coming world power. The Spanish-American war was in full swing, and the First World War was well on its way. As a result of the open-door policy, England, Germany, France, Russia, and eventually Japan experienced rapid industrial growth; the United States decided to pursue a foreign policy because of both self- interest and idealism. According to the documents, Economic self- interest, rather than idealism was more significant in driving American foreign policy from 1895 to 1920 because the United States wanted to protect their foreign trade, property and their access to recourses. While the documents also show that Nationalistic thought (idealism) was also crucial in driving American foreign policy, economic Self- interest prevailed.
During the "Roaring Twenties" people were living up to the modern standards of society. Then the Great Depression began and the joy and excitement disappeared and tension manifested. In the time period of 1920-1941 America experienced major global events that occurred in extremely short rapid intervals of time. From the end of World War I in 1918 to the Roaring Twenties, straight to the Great Depression in 1929, into the beginning of World War II in 1939, and all the way to the horror of the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, America faced these occurrences with difficulty and confusion. But with the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, quick and immediate responses were made to stabilize America. Among his responses
The United States believed that by using economic expansion method they could expand and explore their economy; their economy was dependent on foreign trade due of increasing agriculture and manufacturing exports. America paid money to Panama to get control of the Panama Canal. It begun in 1904 and completed in 1914. They did this because they needed strong power over the world to protect its trading interests and it also empowered America to expand its economy and military influence. US believed that control over sea was the answer to the world preemi...
In my opinion The United States ordeal with Annexing the Philippines and the idea that we had of going into war with them was great mistake and should have been avoided. The Filipinos and Americans were deadlocked in war with each other. This all became a controversy with the two nations in 1898 when the Treaty of Paris between Spain and the United Stated ceded all seven thousand islands of the Philippine archipelago to the United States, for just a mere twenty-million dollars. Congress had approved the treaty with Spain, by February of 1899. Mckinley was on the verge of calling for the annexation of the Philippines which brought on a bloody two year struggle. In my opinion the United States was the cause of all of this because of three different reasons, for one our government would not...
Between 1895 and 1920, the years in which William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson reigned in the presidents, the United States struggled for not only justice at home but abroad as well. During this period policies such as Roosevelt’s Big Stick diplomacy, William Taft’s Dollar diplomacy, and Woodrow Wilson’s Moral diplomacy were all used in foreign affairs in hopes of benefit for all involved. However, it would be appropriate to say that self-interest was the most important driving factor for American policy and can be exemplified through economic, social, and political relations.
The issue both Presidents faced was whether or not to enter any of the world wars. Both president Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt felt remaining neutral and not involving themselves in European affairs was the best solution. Wilson himself stated that “the United States must be neutral in fact as well as in name …” for entering the war was not something he or the American
Compare and contrast the foreign policies of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Which do you think was a more effective president? Why?
...ples rather than the selfish materialism that they believed had animated their predecessors’ programs”(millercenter.org, n.d.). While Roosevelt believed more in the philosophy of “Speak softly and carry a big stick”, Wilson hoped “to cultivate the friendship and deserve the confidence of the Latin American states” (millercenter.org, n.d.).
During the Spanish American war, many people were divided over the topic of imperialism. Ultimately, many benefits came with the US territory expanding. Not only did the US get bigger, but many aspects of our nation improved significantly. American expansion abroad was justified because it helped the military and economy advance greatly.
... Americans built roads, schools, bridges, and sewers. Filipino self- rule had gradually increased and finally declared their independence on July 4, 1946. However, compared to Cuba and Puerto Rico, American rule has a lesser impact on the Philippine economy. The United States invaded Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines not to gain wealth, but for the purpose of getting trades.
The United States should not annex the Philippine islands, the Philippines, already a country of their own should not be forced to adapt to American culture and civilization. Prior to the annexation of the Philippines, America had major conflict with Spain in order to free Cuba from their brutal tactics for dominance. Tension continued to rise, until President Mckinley decided to take action and go to war against Spanish forces to enable a more stable government as well as provide protection for the citizens of Cuba. After months of fighting, the Spanish admitted defeat and began discussing peace terms of the Treaty of Paris. In this treaty Cuba was guaranteed independence, also the Spanish were forced to give up Guam and Puerto Rico. They Spanish also complied to selling the Philippines to the U.S for 20 million. However, the Filipinos wanted independence, not just a change in who governed them, this desire led many Philippine citizens to break out, beginning the Philippine- American war, which lasted three years, and caused the death of over two hundred thousand American and Filipino citizens.
THESIS : “ The United States didn’t want to get involved in the Spanish-American War, but was dragged into it due to yellow journalism, they wanted to control the seas, and wanted complete control over Cuba.”
The first reason for the Spanish American War was public opinion. In 1895, American citizens took notice of a Cuban revolt against their corrupt Spanish oppressor. The Cuban insurgents reasoned that if they did enough damage , the US might move in and help the Cubans win their independence. Not only did Americans sympathize with the Cubans upon seeing tragic reports in the newspaper, but they also empathized in that the US once fought for their own independence from Britain. If France didn’t intervene, the Americans probably would not have won their freedom. As if this did not rally enough hate for the Spanish among the American Public, fuel was added to the flame by the Spanish General (“Butcher”) Weyler. He attempted to crush the rebellion by herding Cubans into barbed-wire concentration camps. In turn, the American public was outraged.
The purpose of this policy was to exert American Influence and power, and to expand American market. Roosevelt, phased the “speak softly and carry a big stick” which pretty much summed up his foreign affair policy. During the presidency of President McKinley, there were already tension between American economic and foreign markets. The assassination of McKinley in 1091, Roosevelt was ready to step in and file the void. He came prepared.
Spanish rule declined slowly beginning at 1762 due to British forces capturing Manila in the seven years war. Although Spanish rule presided in governmental issues, the decline did not escalate till 1898 when American influence began. The Treaty of Paris was enacted and Spain gave the U.S. all right to claim P.I. as a U.S. colony.