1. US Involvement Overseas
Evaluate Imperialism overseas with a focus on the Panama Canal and China’s Open Door Policy

2. A Power in the Pacific
After annexing the Philippine Islands, American Imperialism supporters looked forward to increasing their profits and spreading democracy throughout Asia

3. 1900 – Japan and other major European powers had expanded their spheres of influence in China
US did not want to be shut out of China’s vast economic opportunities
US asked for (and eventually got) an Open Door Policy put into place

4. Policing the Hemisphere
President Roosevelt makes it clear to the world that the US would forever use military force against any country that threatened our interests.
Reminded European powers of the Monroe Doctrine – policy preventing other nations from intervening in Latin America

5. Roosevelt Corollary 1904 – Roosevelt Corollary added to doctrine
Allowed US to “police” Latin America – meaning US leaders would intervene in Latin America’s domestic affairs when believed it was necessary to maintain stability
Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson used policy to intervene in Latin America to secure American economic interests

6. Cue Questions What is the point of having the Panama Canal?
What were the spheres of influence? Which countries were considered spheres of influence?
Why did the US seek and Open Door Policy in China?
How did the Roosevelt Corollary affect Latin America?