Isolationism
Not being involved in another country's affairs. George Washington believed in this philosophy.
Expansionism
To expand to other lands that haven't been settled yet. Since most of the land between the Atlantic Coast and the Pacific Coast was settled, Americans looked beyond the nation's borders to new frontiers overseas.
Imperialism
To take over other countries and become an empire. European nations did this by taking over smaller countries.
Christian Missionaries
These people went to Hawaii to spread their religion to the new country they annexed.
Boxer Rebellion
Many of these people died in clashes. Foreign soldiers finally put this down. This led to the second Open Door Proposal.
Open Door Policy
This gave nations the right to trade in each other's sphere of influence.
Treaty of Portsmouth
After Russia and Japan tried to make an agreement over who got Manchuria, they signed this treaty. However, it was not followed by either side.
The Great White Fleet
This group of 16 battleships that went on a cruise around the world, and impressed the Japanese, was called this.
Spheres of Influence
Sections of the country in which each of the foreign nations enjoyed special rights and powers. Japan, Germany, Great Britain, France, and Russia all acquired these in China.
William H. Seward
This person bought Alaska for $7.2 million.
Josiah Strong
A powerful Congregational minister that proposed the "imperialism of righteousness." He thought that Americans should bring new religions and culture to Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
James Blaine
This secretary of state invited Latin America leaders to Washington D.C, which led to the Pan-American Union.
Alfred T. Mahan
President of the Naval War College, he wanted to improve the Navy.
Millard Fillmore
This President's letter went to Japan, asking if they could open up their ports for the U.S. The outcome of this was that Japan opened up 2 ports to the U.S.
Commodore Matthew Perry
This person is the one who delivered Millard Fillmore's letter to Japan, with four powerful warships. The Treaty of Kanagawa was settled upon the U.S and Japan, opening up 2 ports in Japan.
Grover Cleveland
This President withdrew the annexation treaty of Hawaii. He thought it was "disgraceful.
Alaska
U.S citizens thought that this state was an icy, barren place. However, after gold was found there in the 1800s, it proved to be a good purchase.
Japan
This country is important because the U.S started trading with them after a letter from President Millard Fillmore asking to open up ports went to their country.
Hawaii
This country is important because after its annexation in 1900, it was found out that the climate there was perfect for growing plants that couldn't be grown in the U.S.
Central and South America
These two areas of countries went to the conference in Washington, D.C. They also joined the Pan-American Union.
Samoa
This country was wanted by the U.S because we wanted to build a naval station at Pago Pago. The U.S and Germany divided this country up.
How did Hawaii become a U.S territory?
After many treaties were made, but not passed, this territory finally became a U.S territory in 1900, because of the approval of the annexation from William McKinley.
How did Alaska become a U.S territory?
William H. Seward purchased this territory from Russia for 7.2 million dollars.
How did the U.S. open trade to China and Japan?
A letter from President Millard Fillmore was sent to Japan, by warships, and this letter told Japan to open ports for trade with the U.S. After this, Japan opened up two ports for the U.S and Japan to trade with each other.