1. America
Becomes
a Colonial
Power

2. Our “Sphere of Influence”
Section of a country where one foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers

3. China

4. Stereotypes of the Chinese Immigrant
China was far weaker than anyone thought
Oriental [Chinese] Exclusion Act, 1887

5. The Boxer Rebellion: 1900
Chinese attempt to kick out foreigners (Europeans)

6. The Open Door Policy Secretary John Hay.
Give all nations equal access to trade in China.
Guaranteed that China would NOT be taken over by any one foreign power.

7. The Open Door Policy

8. America as a Pacific Power

9. Panama

10. Panama U.S. wanted canal for military and trade
Panama was part of Colombia
U.S. helps stage “revolution” because Panama best suited for the canal

11. Teddy Roosevelt in Panama (Construction begins in 1904)
Panama Canal
Teddy Roosevelt in Panama (Construction begins in 1904)

12. Speak Softly, But Carry a Big Stick!
Teddy Roosevelt’s philosophy: Ask nicely but be willing to use force. Be militarily prepared.

13. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine: 1905
Chronic wrongdoing… may ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the Western Hemisphere the United States may, however reluctantly, in cases of wrongdoing, serve as an international police power .

14. America's
New
Role

15. The Cares of a Growing Family

16. Constable of the World

17. U. S. Interventions in Latin America: 1898-1920s

18. Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”
Improve financial opportunities for American businesses.
Use private capital to further U. S. interests overseas.
Therefore, the U.S. should create stability and order abroad that would best promote America’s commercial interests.

19. Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy”
The U. S. should be the conscience of the world.
Spread democracy.
Promote peace.
Condemn colonialism.

20. Uncle Sam: One of the “Boys?”