1865-90 FOREIGN POLICY

Canada

Owned by Britain who supported the South's in the Civil War. End of civil war USA wanted $2bn or gifting of Canada.

Issue over who owned British Colombia - went to Canada after they promised to build a national railway.

1872: Britain agreed to pay $15.5m for their part in the war

Fenian Raids 1866-1871

5 Fenian Raids into British Columbia, Canada which built fear of american annexation of Canada

Monroe Doctrine 1823

Written by John Q. Adams, this doctrine stated that Europeans could not intervene in the Western Hemisphere in exchange, the U.S. would not interfere with existing European colonies and wars. If Europe intervened, the U.S. would interpret this as dangerous to U.S. national security and take appropriate action.

When did congress refuse to annex the dominican republic?

1869 and 1870

when and what was the Burlingham Game Treaty?

1868

Promoted trade with China and allowed chinese immigration

when was midway island acquired?

1867

Alaska 1867

Purchased from Russians for $7.2m.

Expanded pacific coastline of the USA and spread US rule

Seward's foreign policy

aimed to acquire naval bases in pacific islands

protect america's and keep europe out to later take over - e.g. support of Mexico rebellion against France

Navy

1882: Secretary of the Navy advocated for naval expansion

1890: Publication of Mahan's book 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History' led to greater interests in expansionism and a strong navy

when did Hawaii become a US naval base?

1887