John Hay

John Hay, the Secretary of State, first articulated the Open Door Policy in 1899. The Secretary of State’s intentions for the Open Door Policy was aimed to secure international agreements for policy, trade and commerce with China. Prior to John Hay, American policies with China were conducted under similar principles however, were not official until he put the policy in writing and proposed it to the powers in Europe. The “Open Door” was not an official United States policy but was considered “notes”

Jessica Li Mrs. Sauter Block G 12/11/14 Video Note 1865. The United States had concluded a devastating civil war. 20th Century, America will become a World Power. But first the groundwork had to be laid. Purchasing Alaska Another way of attaining territory is to buy it. Russian Alaska is vast untamed wilderness was ridiculed as a dreary waste of glaciers, ice, white bears, and walruses.” But U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward had his eye on this piece of property. Seward saw Alaska’s strategic

John Constable was a 19th century English Romantic painter. Constable is known best for his landscape paintings, he believed that his paintings should come right from nature instead of imagination. He made hundreds of outdoor oil sketches, he was said to be his happiest when painting places he knew well. His landscapes were usually of the area surrounding his home that he lived in while growing up. which is now locally referred as "Constable Country". Constable was influenced by dutch artist, Jacob

time, Spain was an imperial power with land possessions in the Caribbean as well as the pacific. They controlled Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean and the Philippines and Guam in the pacific. American politicians, including Secretary of State John Hay and President William McKinley, now began discussing the idea on going to war

by the U.S. in 1899 and 1900, providing protection of equal rights and privileges with countries trading with China, and supporting Chinese territorial and administrative equality. The statement was issued by the United States secretary of state, John Hay to Great Britain, Italy, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan. It was received with world approval, and became the cornerstone of American foreign policy for more than 40 years in East Asia. The world powers scrambled for “Spheres of Influence”- primarily

During his presidency William McKinley said, “War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed.” His message never fully reached the American people because in the late 19th century the people were longing for an opportunity to keep up with other empires and they took the first chance they approached. They saw war with Spain as a quick way to prove supremacy and saw plenty of benefits. The Spanish American war was inevitable for America because the people had a strong drive

Cultural Analysis of Lincoln Electric Company When Mr. John C. Lincoln left his then employer, the depressive Elliott-Lincoln Company, to start his own venture, it seemed that the unpleasant working experience at the former employer had instilled the initial thought of creating a worker-friendly working environment for his business. This laid the foundation of the company’s culture – to treat its employees well. Furthermore, John’s senior brother, James F. Lincoln joined the company in 1907 and became

culture supported on closeness, trust, percentage control and classless tone is one of the reason why its so prosperous. History and influence of ownership In 1895, John C. Lincoln took out his second patent and began to fabricate his improved motor. Establishing his new business with two hundred dollars he had earned designing a motor. John Lincoln rather than being a manager preferred being an engineer and inventor. That 's why in 1907, he give the General

The piece by John Constable, caught my attention with its complexity and darkness. The artwork appears to have been painted with oil due to the ability to capture the colors, although they are not rich. When painting with oil, the artist can show off interesting brush strokes and create beautiful softness. The horse carriage in the river brought a sense of wonder upon viewing the piece. What happened, why are they in the river? The home alongside of the water, and the dog along the shore made me

what makes it interesting.” - John Twelve Hawks The best thing I ever did for myself was throw a stick at a cow. Not an overly extravagant accomplishment, but I certainly learned a lot from it. Just a little over six years into the world, on a day so hot I could practically taste burnt air, my father took my two sisters and me down to the barn. It wasn’t the most attractive place in the world, but to my eyes it was an adventure waiting to happen. Amid mountainous hay bales and rolling seas of grass