Chapter 10 Learning Topics Becoming a World Power Roosevelt and American Thoughts On Imperialism Panama Canal – Imperialism Begins in the Caribbean Expansionism of the Monroe Doctrine President Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”

Chapter 10 Becoming a World Power

The Progressives felt it was their duty to spread the American “way of life”.

They felt other nations were inferior (not as good as the U. S They felt other nations were inferior (not as good as the U.S.) and should give in to the U.S.

Progressives also wanted to export more American goods and spread democracy overseas.

People who believe in establishing economic, political and military dominance over weaker nations are called IMPERIALISTS.

Some liked the idea…some didn’t... Imperialist – liked the idea of spreading “our” way of life to others. Anti-Imperialist – did not like the idea of spreading “our” way of life to others.

Assignment 1. If you were an American business man during this time period, why might you support imperialism? (See “Overseas Markets” on page 295.

Business leaders wanted to gain foreign markets.

Railroad companies also liked the idea – they could build railroads in countries that needed them!

Assignment 1. If you were an anti-imperialist during this time period, what reasons might you highlight to defend your position?

Not all favored this expansion or imperialist attitude.

Anti-imperialists thought spreading our way of life to others was wrong morally.

Anti-imperialists thought that extending trade overseas would make us too much like Europeans who were caught up in colonialism and militarism.

Anti-imperialist wanted to stay out of the business of other countries. Main Menu

How Did President Roosevelt and Most Americans Feel About Imperialism? Let’s find out…….

At the turn of the century, most Americans were imperialist and wanted to expand U.S. markets to other countries.

They were even ok with the use of troops to defend this expansion They were even ok with the use of troops to defend this expansion. [Make a Prediction – how might this be linked to World War I?]

What Did President Roosevelt [1901-1909] think of this? Remember This?

President Roosevelt stated, “I have always been fond of the West African proverb, Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” In other words, Roosevelt felt the U.S. should be SO strong that other countries wouldn’t dare mess with us. Main Menu

Policies in the Caribbean

Our First Big Imperialistic Move The Panama Canal Our First Big Imperialistic Move

World leaders felt a canal was necessary to allow ships to pass between North and South America.

The Spanish American War (fought on two oceans) also demonstrated the need for a canal.

Colombia owned the land where a canal was needed Colombia owned the land where a canal was needed. Panama belonged to Colombia at this time.

The U. S. offered Colombia money for the land The U.S. offered Colombia money for the land. Colombia asked for more than was offered.

Roosevelt decided to support Panama in an uprising against Colombia.

Panama won. They were free from Colombia. The U. S Panama won. They were free from Colombia. The U.S. paid Panama 10 million for the land.

Digging began in 1904.

One problem the workers faced was disease.

In 1906, Congress decided to build the canal with locks, believing it would be cheaper.

In 1914, the first ship traveled the canal.

History of the Panama Canal

10% SUMMARY “The Panama Canal Death Toll”

Expansion of the Monroe Doctrine

Roosevelt wanted to keep the Caribbean region stable.

They wanted to collect money owed by Dominican customs.

Roosevelt issues the Roosevelt Corollary in hopes of keeping other countries OUT of the Caribbean. Assignment: America Gets More Involved [The Monroe Doctrine Turns Into The Roosevelt Corollary]

This Roosevelt Corollary justified the U This Roosevelt Corollary justified the U.S getting involved in the affairs of Central American and Caribbean countries.

The U.S. was now committed to maintaining stability in the Western Hemisphere. Main Menu

Dollar Diplomacy

ASSIGNMENT Read about “Dollar Diplomacy” on page 298 ASSIGNMENT Read about “Dollar Diplomacy” on page 298. Answer the following question: 1. What was the purpose of Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy? 2. What did it encourage bankers to do?

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