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U.S. Imperialism Change in Foreign Policy

Why did the United States abandon the foreign policy of isolationism? Imperialism: Policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories Causes of Imperialism Open up new market to American Products Obtain raw materials and natural resources Develop strategic Military bases

How did the United States expand its influence? Open Door Policy Established by President McKinley Secretary of State John Hay Proposed policy that gave all nations equal trading rights in China Urged all foreigners in China to obey Chinese's law, and observe fair competition

How did the United States Expand her influence in the World? “Big Stick” Diplomacy “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” US had a responsibility to uplift weaker nations Roosevelt Corollary Addition to the Monroe Doctrine US would police the Western Hemisphere involvement in Latin America

How did the United States Expand her influence in the World? Taft and Dollar Diplomacy Urged American banks and businesses to invest in Latin America Taft promised to United States would step in to protect investments

How did the United States Expand her influence in the World? The Panama Canal New Panamanian Nation granted US over the “Canal Zone” US Paid 10 million and annual rent of $250,000

How did the United States Expand her influence in the World? The Panama Canal Built to ship goods quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific Coast Roosevelt sent troops to support the Panamanian rebellion against Colombia

How did the United States Expand her influence in the World? The Spanish-American War Causes: US feared economic interest in Cuba, when Cubans started to revolt against Spain President McKinley asked Congress for the authority to use force against Spain to end the fighting in Cuba America supported war against Spain after the battleship Main was sunk off Cuba Spain declared war on the United States

How did the United States Expand her influence in the World? The Spanish-American War Key points of the War Roosevelt, the Rough Riders and African American Soldiers secured the high ground surrounding Santiago Battle of San Juan Hill: Ended the Spanish American War

How did the United States Expand her influence in the World? The Spanish-American War Aftermath: Spain gave up control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam Spain sold the Philippines to the US for $20 million

How did the United States Expand her influence in the World? Annexation of Hawaii With US backing, American planters over threw the Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani American people wanted annexation, President Cleveland was against annexation Hawaii remained US territory until 1959 when it became a State

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