US HISTORY UNIT 3 Lesson 19 - 20

Idealism

The belief that moral values should influence international relations.

Realism

The belief that international relations should be guided by pragmatic self-interest goals such as national defense and access to resources.

Monroe Doctrine

A 1823 speech declaring that American continents were closed to future colonization by European powers.

Unilateralism

Not seeking military or political alliances with foreign powers.

Mexican-American War

A conflict resulting from the annexation of Texas and disputes over its border with Mexico.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The agreement that ended the Mexican-American War, where Mexico recognized Texas and the Rio Grande as its border.

Diplomacy

The art of conducting negotiations with other nations.

Financial Aid

Support provided to friendly nations to influence their policies.

Threat or Use of Armed Force

A tool in foreign policy used to influence other nations.

Yellow Journalism

An exaggerated style of newspaper reporting in the 1890s that supported the war with Spain.

Henry Cabot Lodge

An advocate for US expansion to compete globally.

Carl Schurz

An anti-imperialist who believed the US should become a power for peace.

Josiah Strong

Believed the US should spread civilization.

Alfred Mahan

Argued that the US must become a great sea power.

Joseph Pulitzer

Publisher of the NY World known for his role in yellow journalism.

William Randolph Hearst

Publisher of the NY Journal, a rival to Joseph Pulitzer.