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Louisiana Purchase
Foreign policy because it expanded our territory and we gained more control . (http://www.frenchcreoles.com/LouisTreaty.html) -
War of 1812
Finally got rid of the British Troops.
- this is where the Star Spangled Banner and Uncle Sam came from
- The burning of the White House brought Americans closer -
Monroe Doctrine
John Quincy Adams thought of this but Monroe carried it out
- 2 sphere policy (Western and Eastern)
We stay on our half if they stay on their half -
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Mexican American War
Americans lived in Mexico and didn't like how things were being run down there so we fought to take it over and we got Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and other southern states -
WW1 started
U.S Formally entered Germany Declaring war -
Open Door Policy in China
Central and South America weren't doing well so we helped neighbors, for example, Panama, after we helped them they allowed us to build a canal. We either help the government and economy -
Good Neighbor Policy
Central and South America weren't doing well so we helped our neighbors out. For example, we helped Panama and in return, they allowed us to build a canal.
