American Imperialism

What was the reason for American imperialism?

Culture, economic, military, political motivations.

Why did they annex Hawaii?

To create a naval bases and for their materials (pineapple and sugar)

How was alaska obtained?

bought from Russia

Why did they obtain alasaka

Resources and more land.

What was the Big stick diplomacy

Roosevelt, dont use force unless needed.

What was the monroe doctrine

The US would worry about the americans and leave the western hemisphere alone.

What was the dollar diplomacy

ensure the finacial stability of a region while protecting and extending US commercial and finacial interests there.

What was the open door policy

Gives all nations equal access to trade in china, they would help them not get taken advantage of.

What was the boxer rebelion

Chinese fighting back against foreginers, got beaten down.

What is the moral Diplomacy

Spread democracy, promote peace, and work based on morals.

Why did America expand?

New markets.

Great white fleet was

used to show Americas military and scare nations

Monroe doctrine

seperated western and eastern hemisphere, seperate American and Europian influance.