US Foreign Policy and Roosevelt's Approach

Vocabulary flashcards covering key foreign policy concepts, historical events, and diplomatic doctrines based on the lecture transcript.

Foreign policy

Government goals and actions in the dealing with other countries.

Isolationism

Avoiding political or military involvement in other countries, conflicts not necessary ending trade.

Imperialism

Expanding power or control over the other countries or territories.

Open door policy

US potential that all nations have equal trading access in China.

Boxer rebellion

Anti-foreign uprising in China around 1900 defeated by an international force.

Annexation

Formally adding a territory to a country.

USS Marine

American battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898 and it’s lost fueled demands for war with Spain.

Rough riders

Voluntary cavalry regiment with Theodore Roosevelt that fought in Cuba in 1898.

cede

To give up territory usually through a treaty.

Ithamis

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas with water on both sides.

Roosevelt Corollary

1904 assertion that the US could involve in Latin America to address its instability and keep European powers out.

Big sick policy

Roosevelt's approach to democracy peaked by the threat of military force.

Dollar diplomacy

Taff’s use of American loans and investments to increase US political influence aboard.

Moral diplomacy

Wilson stated goal of encouraging domestic and morally acceptable governments aboard.