Answer:
Obama's foreign policy was a bit more conciliatory toward certain countries than that of his predecessor, however, Obama also intervened militarily in other countries like his predecessor did in the past.
For example, Obama sought peace agreements with Iran and Afghanistan, while Bush was much more aggressive against these countries.
But Obama also intervened with the American military in Libya and Syria, two countries that were civil wars that have not ended yet.
Another thing to highlight is that Obama tried to normalize relations with Cuba, while Bush was much more aggresive against the Island.
It would strengthen the navy and enable the U.S to guard its colonies. I believe the building of the Panama Canal was in time of Imperialism (not 100% sure), where countries were trying to take over smaller or weaker countries to accumulate more power.
Jamestown eventually flourished because they grew tobacco that could be sold for large amounts of money.
