1. The Spanish American War and The Roosevelt Corollary

2. Terms to know
Corollary: A statement of fact that follows a previously stated idea; proposition that follows from one already proved.
Yellow journalism: based on sensationalism and crude exaggeration; purpose is to sell more newspapers.
Doctrine: a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.
Acquisition: buying or obtaining an object or asset.
Illustrate or Depict: show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form; can also use words of description.
Result: a consequence, effect, or outcome of something.
Reason: a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

3. Reasons for Spanish American War
American support of Cuban independence from Spain
Exaggerated news reports of events (yellow journalism)
Protection of American business interest
The sinking of the USS Maine

4. Results of the Spanish American War
Cuba gained its independence
The US gained possession of several territories
Puerto Rico
Guam
The Philippines
The US emerged as a world/imperial power

6. Other positive results
The acquisition of territories at the end of the Spanish American War moved the US into a position of world power because it now had possession of overseas lands and had successfully defended them.
Trade between the US and Cuba increased after the war.

7. Roosevelt’s Big Stick Diplomacy
In 1901 speech, Roosevelt said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick and you will go far.”
Meaning: Always try to work things out peacefully, but do not be afraid to use the “big sticks” of political and , especially, economic power to get things done.

8. Roosevelt’s Policy toward Latin American in the early 1900s
The US should have the right to intervene in the economic matters of Western Hemisphere countries.
Monroe Doctrine (1823) warned European nations to stay out of the affairs of South American and Caribbean nations – by 1900 Europeans countries simply ignored the doctrine.
Roosevelt wrote the Roosevelt Corollary:
It is the right of the US to interfere in any economic matters of any nation in the Americas.
It is the right of the US to exercise international police power.

9. Panama Canal Panama is a state of Columbia; but wants independence.
Roosevelt steps in to help, knowing Panama will owe the US big time and he wants to build a canal to shorten the distance traveled by ships from New York to San Francisco
Roosevelt uses “big stick” diplomacy by sending both warships and financial assistance for the revolt in exchange for a “canal zone”
Took 10 years, but the Panama Canal opens its locks in 1914.

11. Use of military force in Caribbean Sea