American foreign policy of the 19th century could be described in one word- isolationism.
In the early 19th century, Thomas Jefferson almost bankrupted the country keeping it out of the ongoing war between Britain and France,
Only two international wars were fought in the 19th century. The Mexican War and the Spanish-American War. Both were in favor of land expansion. Manifest Destiny (want to expand America to the Pacific) in the Mexican War, and the first wants of an imperialist nation (one that dominates others for more resources), in 1898.
Most of America's worries during the 19th century were focused on domestic issues. Mainly Manifest Destiny, Slavery, Government, and the Economy.
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Congress was the dominant political institution during the 19th century.
After the internal wars and expansion of the 19th century, US industrialism peaked during World War 2 and expanded to become the dominant economic force in the world.
Those who favored American imperial expansion in the late 19th and early 20th century believed it would provide bases for the U.S. Navy.
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Stopping the sale of opium in Latin American markets
Stopping the sale of opium in Latin American markets
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The Monrow doctrine was the policy that any efforts to establish colonies in America would be viewed as an act of aggression. It lead to a "Big Brother" policy in the late 19th century, attempting to open the Latin American countries to U.S. leadership and markets.
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean were the two geographic features that most influenced US foreign policy in the 19th century. The vast distances and natural barriers of these two oceans helped shape American isolationist tendencies and focus on territorial expansion. The strategic importance of naval power and control over sea lanes also played a significant role in shaping US foreign policy during this time period.
Hugh Edward Egerton has written: 'British foreign policy in Europe to the end of the 19th century'
Stopping the sale of opium in Latin America markets
Charles Finney was the American revivalist of the late 19th century.
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The phrase "melville was a wonderful 19th century American author who wrote adventure stories" describes Herman Melville, a notable American author known for adventure stories in the 19th century.