US Foreign Policy Evolution: 1865-1920 and Beyond
Explore the evolution of US foreign policy from isolationist beginnings up to 1890, characterized by an inward focus and anti-colonial stance, to post-1890 motives including involvement in conflicts like the Spanish-American War and the development of key initiatives like Dollar Diplomacy and the Panama Canal.
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Policy up to 1890? BROADLY ISOLATIONIST/SELF INTERESTED/INWARD FOCUS AS IT ESTABLISHES ITS BORDERS! Anti-Colonial Worried about GB in Canada, France in Mexico and Spain in Latin America generally. 1869 Congress voted to turn down opportunity to annex Dominican Republic. Westward Expansion Manifest destiny. Bought Alaska in 1867 for $7.2 million but led to border dispute with Canada. (Had also bought Louisiana in 1803 and Spain gave up Florida in 1818). Indians forced onto Reservations i.e. Fort Laramie Treaty. Monroe doctrine since 1823 US will defend/support its interests in the Americas i.e. Secretary of state Seward had helped support defeat French Napoleon III s support of Maximilion s rising Empire in Mexico (success). Also suggested idea for Panama Canal but nothing happened as Colombian support needed (shows Limitations). Why is 1890 significant? Populist/Progressive Era begins End of the Frontier/Turner Thesis.
Key Examples? Spanish- American War (and Cuba). Dollar Diplomacy (McKinlay/Taft) Philippines Hawaii Alaska Roosevelt Corollary Panama Canal WWI
