Foreign Policies of McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, & Wilson Presidents’ Beliefs

George Washington Neutrality Beliefs Non involvement "steer clear of permanent alliances", noting that even temporary treaties or alliances were acceptable only under "extraordinary emergencies". Country too weak to be involved in another war 1789 - 1797

Theodore Roosevelt Big Stick Diplomacy “Speak softly and carry a big stick” Big stick = military International negotiations backed by threat of force U.S. has moral responsibility to “civilize” weaker nations Roosevelt Corollary (to Monroe Doctrine) U.S. can use “international police power” in Latin America to prevent European nations from intervening 1901 – 1909

William Howard Taft Wanted to expand American trade Dollar Diplomacy “Substituting dollars for bullets” Maintain orderly societies abroad by increasing investments in foreign economies Main Goals Maintain Open Door to China Preserve Stability in Latin America 1909 - 1913

Woodrow Wilson Wanted Foreign Policy based on principles rather than materialism “Moral Diplomacy” Hoped to spread democracy, condemn colonialism, and promote peace 3rd Party Mediation of Conflicts Nations would remain peaceful during mediation Hoped "to cultivate the friendship" w/ LA Help other nations achieve self-government eventually U.S. model (democracy) 1913 - 1921

Franklin D. Roosevelt Good Neighbor Policy The policy's main principle was that of non-intervention and non-interference in the domestic affairs of Latin America. It also reinforced the idea that the United States would be a “good neighbor” and engage in reciprocal exchanges with Latin America 1933-1945