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US Foreign Policy: Achievements of Progressive Presidents

Explore the similar achievements of three Progressive Presidents in US foreign policy. Understand the role of realism and idealism in shaping the nation's approach to international relations.

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US Foreign Policy: Achievements of Progressive Presidents

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  1. Unit Table of Contents Date: 1/15/15 Activity: Foreign Policy Warm Up: NONE What similar achievements did all 3 Progressive Presidents have? -------------------------------- Homework: Ideals paragraph due tomorrow 1/16 Front side of vocab due tomorrow 1/16

  2. It’s time for a notebook quiz!!

  3. Unit Table of Contents Date: 1/16/15 Activity: Vocab Review/Test Review Warm Up: NONE What similar achievements did all 3 Progressive Presidents have? -------------------------------- Homework: Late work due Tuesday

  4. Date: 1/20/15 Activity: Foreign Policy PPT Warm Up:Do you think our government intervenes too much or not enough in foreign affairs? hat all 3 Progressive Presidents have? -------------------------------- Homework: *Spanish American War Questions due Thursday 1/22 *Quarterly Exam 1/29 Unit Table of Contents

  5. Foreign Policy Setting a Course of Expansionism Foreign Policy: Set of goals, principles, and practices that guide a nation in its relations with other countries.

  6. U.S. Foreign Policy • Our foreign policy was shaped by both realists and idealistsduring the 1800s. • Starting with George Washingtonand his “farewell address” from office, we followed a policy of isolationism for almost a century.

  7. George Washington’s Farewell Address • He said “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.”

  8. Government’s Role in Foreign Policy • President is advised by The State Department (led by the Secretary of State) • Congress votes on Foreign policy issues. • A treaty does not become legally binding unless the Senateapproves it by 2/3 vote.

  9. 4 Foreign Policy Options

  10. Realism: Is based on the belief that relations with other countries should be guided by national self-interest. Do what is best for America. Idealism: Is based on the belief that values and ideals should influence how countries relate to one another. Do what’s better to ensure a better world, not just a better America. Realism vs IdealismShape U.S. foreign policy

  11. Idealistsbelieved we should get involved to help France in their struggle for liberty. After all, we had signed a treaty of alliance with them during our War of Independence. Realists believed we should stay out of it: Our army was not strong enough If the British blocked our ports it would cripple our already wobbly economy In the case of getting involved with France and Great Britain:

  12. Our neutrality was challenged and led to the War of 1812 • As a neutral country, we can not aid either warring nation, or give them places to use as a base of operation • As a neutral country, we may also have the right to freedom from fear of being attacked and freedom to trade with each nation. • When these freedoms were challenged,President James Madisonasked Congress for a declaration of war against Britain. • War of 1812lasted more than two years until the Treaty of Ghent.

  13. War of 1812

  14. Monroe Doctrine Bans Colonization • The declaration by President James Monroein 1823 warning European powers against future colonization in the Western Hemisphere or interference in Latin American republics. • This was a combination of non-colonization& non-interference.

  15. Monroe Doctrine How does this picture reflect the Monroe Doctrine?

  16. Date: 1/21/15 Activity: Foreign Policy PPT Warm Up:Without looking, list the difference between the 4 types of foreign policy: Diplomacy, neutrality/isolationism Financial aid Military force hat all 3 Progressive Presidents have? Homework: *Spanish American War Questions due tomorrow 1/22 *Quarterly Exam 1/29 Unit Table of Contents

  17. Expansion through Diplomacy • Started with Jefferson in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase • We purchased the territory from France and doubled our territory and it was done with diplomacy • Spain then ceded (gave us) Florida

  18. Expansion through Diplomacy Continued • Almost went to war with Great Britain (who shared ownership with us) over the Oregon territorybut got it dividing at the 49th parallel: 1846 • Bought Alaska from Russia: 1867

  19. Expansion through Military Force • Americans settlers in Texas fought a war with Mexico to gain independence in what was known as the Texas Revolution. • In 1845, Texas was annexed (added to the U.S.) and was admitted to the Union as a slave state.

  20. Military Force Continued • In 1846, President Polk instigated a war between the U.S. and Mexico over the border between Texas and Mexico. • The Mexican War ended in a U.S. victory. Mexico was forced to give a huge area of land from Texas to California, for $15 million • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjUEBDOOSDM&list=PLTFbJbrcw45YjiTbNvkkYQtlThodrk_0G

  21. Beginnings of Imperialism • Imperialism – empire building • Coloniesacquired by imperialist powers supplied resourcesfor their industries and marketsfor their manufactured goods. • America began to acquire islands in the Pacific as stations for their ships • Midway Islands • Samoan Islands

  22. American Imperialism

  23. Americans Debate: • Americans debated over whether or not the U.S. should become an imperialist nation. • We SHOULD: to play a stronger role in world affairs • We SHOULD NOT: for moral and practical reasons

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