Select three events from the list of five given below - one showing isolationism, one showing intervention, and one showing imperialism . Using complete sentences, write one paragraph describing the event and explaining whether it should be categorized as isolationism, intervention, or imperialism. In a second paragraph, explain the reason for the U.S course of action in each event.
The United States annexes Hawaii in 1900.
The United States declines to give aid to Hungarian patriots in 1849.
The United States proposes the Open Door Policy in 1899.
The United States annexes Samoa in 1899.

Question

Select three events from the list of five given below - one showing isolationism, one showing intervention, and one showing imperialism . Using complete sentences, write one paragraph describing the event and explaining whether it should be categorized as isolationism, intervention, or imperialism. In a second paragraph, explain the reason for the U.S course of action in each event.
The United States annexes Hawaii in 1900.
The United States declines to give aid to Hungarian patriots in 1849.
The United States proposes the Open Door Policy in 1899.
The United States annexes Samoa in 1899.

anonymous · Answer

The Open Door Policy was mainly an attempt to allow free trade within China since China was so spread out between countries. GB, France, Germany, etc often denied access in they're monopolized trade routes. The U.S who wanted open trade to boost their economy fundamentally wanted to create a system so they could in a sense "colonize" in their land and trade.-)The colonization of other nations is otherwise known as _______