HIST 015 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Monroe Doctrine, Peon, History Of Latin America
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Imperialism: towards modernization political stability and stronger governments issues solved: church, protectionism new solutions: European heritage revolt against european domination republican and democratic values geographic proximity much of this is inaccurate; a case of wishful thinking genuine desire to avoid european occupation. Great britain and the us wanted access to markets. Monroe doctrine (1823): (1) no more colonization in america (2) existing colonies will be respected (3) european intervention/occupation will be seen as an unfriendly act. European intervention (4) a policy could not be enforced, and was violated by great. Britain and france (5) the basis of a sphere of influence: us expansionism. Alfred thayer mahan, the influence of sea power on history control of the sea meant control of commerce control of commerce meant money to win wars control of the sea accomplished by ocean-going battle fleets fleets need bases. Venezuelan crisis, 1895: us claimed hegemony over latin america.
