US Involvement Overseas Evaluate Imperialism overseas with a focus on the Panama Canal and China’s Open Door Policy

A Power in the Pacific After annexing the Philippine Islands, American Imperialism supporters looked forward to increasing their profits and spreading democracy throughout Asia

1900 – Japan and other major European powers had expanded their spheres of influence in China US did not want to be shut out of China’s vast economic opportunities US asked for (and eventually got) an Open Door Policy put into place

Policing the Hemisphere President Roosevelt makes it clear to the world that the US would forever use military force against any country that threatened our interests. Reminded European powers of the Monroe Doctrine – policy preventing other nations from intervening in Latin America

Roosevelt Corollary 1904 – Roosevelt Corollary added to doctrine Allowed US to “police” Latin America – meaning US leaders would intervene in Latin America’s domestic affairs when believed it was necessary to maintain stability Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson used policy to intervene in Latin America to secure American economic interests

Cue Questions What is the point of having the Panama Canal? What were the spheres of influence? Which countries were considered spheres of influence? Why did the US seek and Open Door Policy in China? How did the Roosevelt Corollary affect Latin America?