U.S. Imperialism and Foreign Policy

These flashcards cover key concepts related to U.S. imperialism and foreign policy actions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Foraker Act

A law that established Puerto Rico's first House of Representatives and Supreme Court

Big Stick Diplomacy

Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy approach that encouraged peaceful negotiation backed by a strong military presence.

Roosevelt Corollary

An amendment to the Monroe Doctrine stating that the U.S. would intervene in Latin American affairs to maintain stability.

Panama Canal

A waterway completed in 1914 that significantly reduced shipping distances and times between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Dollar Diplomacy

President Taft's foreign policy that used financial investments to influence other countries rather than military force.

Annexation

The act of adding territory to a country's domain

Insurrection

A rebellion or uprising against authority, as encouraged by Roosevelt in Panama against Colombian rule.

Military Governance

A system where military officers are appointed to govern an area, as initially done by the U.S. in Puerto Rico.

Alfred T. Mahan

A naval officer whose recommendations influenced American naval strategy, advocating for a strong navy and maritime expansion.

Samoa

An island chain in the South Pacific that became an American territory, part of the U.S. expansion during the late 19th century.