1. American as a World Power
Section 4
American as a World Power

2. Balancing Power in Asia
Roosevelt ended the war between Japan and Russia
Convinced Russians to recognize Japan’s territorial gains
Persuaded Japanese to stop fighting and to seek no further territory
Won the Nobel Peace Prize
Japan and U.S. agreed to respect each other, uphold the Open Door Policy, and support China’s independence.

3. - This fleet was known as the Great White Fleet
3. Pres. Roosevelt sent 16 battleships of the new U.S. Navy on a voyage around the world to showcase the nation’s military might.
- This fleet was known as the Great
White Fleet

4. The Panama Canal Reasons to build Save time Save money
Help U.S. become a world power
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
Signed by Senator Hay and British Prime Minister Pauncefote.
Gave the U.S. the exclusive right to build a canal through central America

5. After a Panamanian revolt, we recognized Panama’s independence and we signed a treaty to build the canal
Took 10 yrs to build, but it shortened the distance from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean by about 8,000 miles..

6. Roosevelt Corollary Afraid Europe will intervene in Latin Am
He wants US to be dominant power
Extension of the Monroe Doctrine
West African proverb… “Speak softly and carry a big stick”
International police power

8. Dollar Diplomacy Used by President Taft
Less emphasis on military strength
More on helping the Latin American businesses

9. Woodrow Wilson's Diplomacy
President Wilson believed in democracy
Political Revolution in Mexico
Wilson disliked new Mexican leader (Victoriano Huerta), sent in Marines to overthrow him
Replaced by Venustiano Carranza
Disliked by some Mexicans. Rebels led by Pancho Villa
Mexico sent Pancho Villa to New Mexico – murdered many Americans
Wilson sent John J. Pershing to capture Villa but was unsuccessful
Damaged US foreign relations