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1 Topic: The “Big Stick”: Evaluating the Foreign Policies of Theodore Roosevelt
Do Now: “In 1898, we could not help being brought face to face with the war with Spain. We cannot avoid the responsibilities that confront us in Hawaii, Cuba, or Puerto Rico. We should not shirk from this… through these endeavors, we shall ultimately win the goal of true national greatness” Theodore Roosevelt Assess this statement

2 Results of Spanish-American War: Background to TR
Cuba and the new Platt Amendment Puerto Rico as “protectorate” and the Insular Cases Philippines “insurgency” Emilio Aquinaldo Asian Policy China as a market European “Spheres of Influence” John Hay’s “Open Door” notes 1900: Boxer Rebellion Election of 1900 McKinley vs. Bryan Issue of Imperialism McKinley wins  why? McKinley assassinated in 1901, TR President

3 TR and the “Big Stick” Policy
TR wants to keep Euros out of “our hemisphere” Roosevelt Corollary: “Middleman” between Latin America and European nations (Policeman) Big Stick in use: Venezuela (Germany) Dominican Republic (Customs Tariff) Cuba (troops to restore order) Panama Canal! TR and Japan Root-Takihara Treaty & Gentleman’s Agreement Treaty of Portsmouth (ends Russo-Japanese War)

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7 3…2…1 3 Arguments in favor of TR’s foreign policy
2 Arguments against TR’s foreign policy 1 Do You agree with TR’s decisions? Explain.

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