IRG 301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Valeriano Weyler, Four Policemen, Monroe Doctrine
8 May 2016
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Ww2: 1939, american entry in 1941, elevated us to world power, globalization. Us march towards western expansion, forward march of civilization, empire of liberty, different aspects to us and throughout the world. Monroe doctrine said us wouldn"t interfere in euro affairs. Euro should respect the us and other america countries and not interfere. War against spain went well, gains and overseas empire. Early 20th century sees us possessing several islands in the pacific, created a sphere of influence in latin america, caribbean, pacific. Industrial revolution + relative capital poor nation means manufactured goods are being traded. Captain alfred t. mahan: idea was to build the navy while building overseas trade, mahan argues other great powers have done this, us should too, nations are struggling against one another for supremacy. Realistic interpretation of why war of spain, see an opportunity, declining spanish la presence, seize influence over this part of the world: however, pres.
